Stay For Tea Podcast

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  Modest Street – Healing From Trauma, Growth Finally Finding Peace | Stay For Tea | Ep 11 16.09.2026 1h 28min

  Who is the real woman behind Modest Street? In Episode 11 of Stay For Tea, Eniyah Rana sits down with Afshan for an extraordinarily vulnerable conversation about living her life's biggest trials in the public eye.From converting to Islam in her teens and enduring a traumatic custody battle to accidentally finding £50k sitting in her TikTok account and building an empire for her 5 kids! Eniyah holds nothing back as she discusses public divorces, internet beef, re-marriage, and what true healing looks like at 41. Grab a cuppa and get ready to stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Scarlett Hefner: Harry Potter, Motherhood and moving to America 09.09.2026 1h 8min

  What happens when you swap Hogwarts for Hollywood, fall in love across the world, and suddenly find yourself raising three babies under two?Scarlett Hefner joins her best friend Afshan Azad for an intimate, unfiltered conversation on Stay For Tea.Scarlett shares what it was really like auditioning in LA as a young British actress, the reality of giving birth in isolation while her husband was in Air Force basic training, and the shock of finding out she was having twins.Between hilarious memories of their 20-year "Twinny" friendship and insights into working on films with her husband Cooper, this episode feels like sitting in on two best friends having a cuppa.Grab your cup and come stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Aneila Afsar (active): Faith, Fitness and Facing the critics | Stay For Tea | Ep 9 02.09.2026 1h 20min

  In this episode of Stay For Tea, Afshan sits down with former GB Taekwondo athlete, BBC Gladiators finalist, and hijabi fitness creator Aneila Afsar! Aneila opens up about her journey of resilience, from navigating identity struggles as a mixed-race child in Nelson to breaking barriers in elite sport.Listen as she breaks down why representation for hijabi women in fitness matters, how she uses performance-based training to build confidence, and how she balances single motherhood whilst running a business.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Nabil: He’s Back! Parenting Chaos & School Debates | Stay For Tea | Ep 8 26.08.2026 57min

  Back by popular demand, Afshan’s husband Nabil returns to the Stay For Tea sofa for an honest look into marriage, parenting two young daughters and navigating life's big milestones. From surviving 24/7 toddler chaos to managing sleep training tears, Afshan and Nabil dive into the unfiltered realities of raising girls.They break down the high-stakes debate of private vs. mainstream primary schools, sacrificing luxury holidays for fees and navigating life as parents to young children.Plus, Afshan opens up about why they cover their daughters' faces online to protect them, her historic body-image trauma on the Harry Potter set, and a hilarious Mum vs. Dad quick-fire round to finish off the episode!Grab your cuppa and get cosy because it's time to stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Anna Shaffer: “I always play a witch!” | Stay for Tea | Episode 6 19.08.2026 1h 2min

  What is it really like to transition from a teenage wizard in Harry Potter to starring in one of Netflix's biggest fantasy franchises?In Episode 7 of Stay For Tea, Anna Shaffer joins Afshan to talk about the unpredictable realities of an acting career.Anna reveals how she originally auditioned for Lavender Brown and Yennefer before landing the roles of Romilda Vane and Triss Merigold, the psychological toll of self-tapes and why she loves the thrill of an unexpected callback after months of silence.She addresses the toxic fan pushback she faced joining The Witcher, the importance of diverse casting, and why women need to give themselves permission to take up more physical and professional space.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Molly Robbins: The sweet road to success | Stay For Tea | Ep 6 12.08.2026 1h 12min

  What does it take to sculpt life-sized animals, giant Right Move mansion props, and moving dragons out of sugar? In Episode 6 of Stay For Tea, Molly Robbins sits down with Afshan Azad to talk about life as a northern cake artist.From growing up with a famous comedian dad (Ted Robbins) and an aunt on After Life, to sculpting giant cakes on Netflix and competing on Wizards of Baking, Molly’s journey is pure joy.Molly and Afshan chat about why Jaffa Cakes are legally cakes, micro-dosing Red Bull during 6 AM baking sessions, making a 5ft garden gnome out of cake, and living with a Michelin-star chef.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Shabaz Ali: Fame, Money & The Povvo King | Stay for Tea | Ep 5 05.08.2026 1h 32min

  What happens when a teacher becomes one of the UK's biggest internet sensations?In Episode 5 of Stay For Tea, Shabaz sits down with Afshan to talk about built-in authenticity, consumerism, and staying grounded in Blackburn. Shabaz breaks down the true meaning behind the "Povvo Gang," explaining why celebrating normal, everyday life is the antidote to polished internet perfection. He shares how his Asian parents reacted to him quitting teaching, what it was like filming his BBC documentary Are Billionaires Bad?, and why he still drives a 2015 car despite making yearly teaching salaries in single brand deals.Grab your tea and get ready for one of the funniest, most honest conversations on the internet!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Livi Sheldon: The woman behind Gladiators’ Diamond | Stay for Tea | Ep 4 29.07.2026 1h 22min

  Grab your tea and get ready for an unfiltered chat with BBC Gladiator Diamond, Livi Sheldon! From getting cast on Gladiators after BBC casting producers found her bodybuilding photos online, to surviving a multi-ligament knee rupture live on air.Livi opens up about overcoming school bullies, fixing her relationship with food, tackling gym intimidation, and what it really feels like to walk into an arena of 3,000 screaming fans as a female Gladiator. Stick around for a hilarious quick-fire round covering cheat meals and her dream of becoming a Traitor!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  Bonnie Wright: Motherhood, Friendships & Finding Purpose | Stay For Tea | Ep 3 22.07.2026 1h 5min

  From starring in the world's biggest film franchise to studying film and becoming an environmental advocate, Bonnie Wright’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In today's episode of Stay For Tea, Bonnie breaks down her transition from acting to behind-the-camera writing and directing, sharing the inspiration behind her book Go Gently, her children's podcast Hello Earthling, and her Earthling Kids Club. She reveals why sustainability isn't about perfection or restriction, gives actionable advice for busy parents, and tackles the Stay For Tea quick-fire round.🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - //open.spotify.com/episode/2Y6JyG1VSJjvrLM4iSElvD?si=9srLhH23SAeOyF1J2Kb2VgApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bonnie-wright-motherhood-friendships-finding-purpose/id6788822399?i=1000777901947Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  EP.02 - Tanji: The Truth Behind the Glam..... 15.07.2026 1h 13min

  In today's episode of Stay for Tea, Afshan is joined by her close friend and beauty mogul, Tanji. To the outside world, she is the creative force behind By Tanji, boasting a sizeable social media following and a cosmetic brand that cleared six figures in a single launch with zero paid advertising. But behind the luxury lifestyle lies an unconventional journey. Tanji details the immense pressure she faced from her strict parents to study law at University and how she secretly built a 2013 beauty blog in her bedroom. She exposes the hilarious "fake it till you make it" moment where she pretended to have a professional talent agency just to book her first-ever client pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of signing an NDA to style a Saudi princess for a royal wedding in London.Grab your cup of tea and get ready for the most honest, inspiring, and chaotic episode yet!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o4gv5xTPhbBXflsnm1veu?si=QzTavPlTSuKuREuHr6KNdwApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-02-tanji-the-truth-behind-the-glam/id6788822399?i=1000776935811Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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  EP.01 - HARD LAUNCH!!!!..... 08.07.2026 1h 13min

  Welcome to the highly anticipated debut episode of Stay for Tea, a brand-new podcast hosted by Afshan Azad, who you might recognise as Padma Patil from the Harry Potter film franchise.In this special first episode, Afshan introduces the one guest you've all been dying to meet: her ultra-private husband, Nabil. Known to her followers as a complete social media "ghost" who actively stays away from Instagram and the public eye.Together, the couple pulls back the curtain on their relationship to give you all a glimpse into their life. Starting with the shocking confession that Nabil had never even watched Harry Potter before they met, the intense high-stress reality of planning their 600-guest wedding and navigating parenthood with their two daughters.🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A3Iewr4RWBgnenkdfwMpz?si=MASJBrkBR5KtESp232JxwgApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast