Stay For Tea Podcast
A podcast hosted by Afshan Azad, known for her role as Padma Patil in the Harry Potter films. The show features conversations about life, culture, and personal experiences, often with special guests. It aims to create a cozy, informal atmosphere reminiscent of having tea with friends.
Episodes
Louis Cordice: From Slytherin to Corporate Director & Surviving Grief | Stay For Tea | Ep 16
What happens after the cameras stop rolling on the world’s biggest movie franchise? Louis Cordice, best known to millions as Slytherin student Blaise Zabini in Harry Potter, sits down with Afshan for a vulnerable, and inspiring conversation about life after Hogwarts.From getting scouted in a school assembly and doubling for Dean Thomas to joining Draco Malfoy's Slytherin inner circle, Louis re
Eshaan Akbar: The Funeral Mishap, Too Clever For BGT & Being Called a Coconut | Stay For Tea | Ep 15
What happens when a private banker leaves the corporate world, becomes a Bollywood dance choreographer, and accidentally turns into one of Britain’s most successful comedians?Stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar joins Afshan on the Stay For Tea sofa!Eshaan opens up about performing his first stand-up gig just two weeks after his mother's sudden passing, seeing her spirit in the audience, and the hil
Sara Sheen: Matilda, Child Stardom & Life After the West End | Stay For Tea | Ep 14
What happens when you make West End history at 11 years old, only to go back to high school and feel completely alone?The West End's very first South Asian Matilda, Sara Sheen, joins Afshan on the Stay For Tea sofa!Sara shares what it was really like stepping into the spotlight as the first brown Matilda, the intense discipline of performing on the West End, and the heartbreaking contrast of s
Katie L’Amible: How Postpartum Depression Led to Building DOT | Stay for Tea | Ep 13
Can clearing your physical space actually heal your mind? In Episode 13 of Stay For Tea, professional organiser Katie L’Amible joins Afshan Azad for an extraordinarily open and deeply moving conversation about mental health, motherhood, and rebuilding your life from rock bottom.From navigating postpartum depression and a complete mental breakdown in 2022 to organising wardrobes for stars like Ruby
Khadija Hassan: Surviving War, FGM & Breast Cancer | Stay For Tea | Ep 12
How do you maintain pure joy and light after surviving war, trauma, illness, and betrayal? Khadija joins Afshan for one of the most moving conversations ever hosted on Stay For TeaFrom fleeing a civil war and surviving FGM at age 6 to fighting triple-negative breast cancer and building two major creative studios in Manchester! Dee’s story of resilience, humor, and pure positivity will leave you sp
Modest Street – Healing From Trauma, Growth Finally Finding Peace | Stay For Tea | Ep 11
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 hold
Scarlett Hefner: Harry Potter, Motherhood and moving to America
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 A
Aneila Afsar (active): Faith, Fitness and Facing the critics | Stay For Tea | Ep 9
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 per
Nabil: He’s Back! Parenting Chaos & School Debates | Stay For Tea | Ep 8
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 scho
Anna Shaffer: “I always play a witch!” | Stay for Tea | Episode 6
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 psycholo
Molly Robbins: The sweet road to success | Stay For Tea | Ep 6
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
Shabaz Ali: Fame, Money & The Povvo King | Stay for Tea | Ep 5
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
Livi Sheldon: The woman behind Gladiators’ Diamond | Stay for Tea | Ep 4
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
Bonnie Wright: Motherhood, Friendships & Finding Purpose | Stay For Tea | Ep 3
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
EP.02 - Tanji: The Truth Behind the Glam.....
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 pressur
EP.01 - HARD LAUNCH!!!!.....
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 I
