The Time I Almost… By Alexis Strum

Live Interview For The Do More Good Podcast

BE THE COCKROACH!

When talking about perseverance, of which I know a LOT about, I’ve often found myself searching for a visual metaphor. Well, I think I’ve found one folks and here he is … I get it- he’s quite unattractive and a little bit scary, but just work with me on this one, ok? My first encounter … Continue reading »BE THE COCKROACH!

PUBLIC SPEAKING- NEWCASTLE!

I was fortunate enough to be asked back by Pizza For Losers to talk about Perseverance once again in the lovely city of Newcastle. Some important observations about Newcastle: The accent is dead sexy. I couldn’t locate Byker Grove. Everyone is incredibly friendly there. Anyhoo, I had an absolute ball and made some new friends, … Continue reading »PUBLIC SPEAKING- NEWCASTLE!

PUBLIC SPEAKING- PIZZA FOR LOSERS

Well, what an amazing experience! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking about failure and perseverance at KEDA Consulting’s amusingly titled, ‘Pizza For Losers’ event. Here’s a little clip for your delectation: It’s so refreshing to hear @alexisstrum talk so candidly about her failures. “We are not failures, we are just pre-successful” Oh and be … Continue reading »PUBLIC SPEAKING- PIZZA FOR LOSERS

PERSPECTIVE!

I’ve been asked to do some more public speakery at this fab event in London on 5th June: https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/pizza-for-losers/ and it is so exciting to start realising my dream of putting my theories about failure and rejection out there in the world. I never believed I would have these kinds of opportunities, certainly not just … Continue reading »PERSPECTIVE!

TWO DAYS TO GO!

Not long to go now until Wednesday’s show at The Book Club and we have such an awesome line-up of storytellers, I almost can’t believe it: Katie Bridget O’Brien Nico Tatarowicz Sarah Mills Helen Cox Luke McQueen and of course, MOI! Yup, I will have a story or two to tell! If you haven’t already … Continue reading »TWO DAYS TO GO!

The Time I Almost… 15th May

THE LAUNCH OF A REGULAR ‘TIME I ALMOST…’ NIGHT @ THE BOOK CLUB, LONDON!

So excited to announce that there will be a regular ‘The Time I Almost…’ night from now on at the gorgeous venue that is The Book Club, London! Yayyyyyyyy! The first date is Wednesday 15th May from 8-10pm and as ever, I will be asking YOU to send me your 3-5 minute stories to perform/have … Continue reading »THE LAUNCH OF A REGULAR ‘TIME I ALMOST…’ NIGHT @ THE BOOK CLUB, LONDON!

‘TIMEWASTERS’ ON ITV2 MARCH 11th @ 10PM

Tune into ITV2 on March 11th to catch me playing the role of ‘Vi’ in the fab second series of ‘Timewasters’! Finally, a part I actually got! haha, Alexis x

LIVE ‘THE TIME I ALMOST’ FOOTAGE

Hello darlings! Last week’s ‘The Time I Almost…’ with City Lit at The Star Of Kings was an absolute hoot! I really cried with laughter as did the rest of the audience upon hearing some of the stories. My favourite moment was hearing two lovely chaps read out other people’s stories- other women’s stories in … Continue reading »LIVE ‘THE TIME I ALMOST’ FOOTAGE

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