Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Jess Contos talks with Chef Renu B - Renu Ballantine is an acclaimed food industry entrepreneur, consultant, and private chef with a rich background in business and culinary arts. She is a sought-after expert on catering, nutrition, special culinary needs, hospitality, food trends and the industry at large. For more information www.chefrenub.com

Jess Contos talks with Clara Brimblecombe the youngest woman we've interviewed on Just Women, she is bright, creative and ever resourceful with her energetic output....we discuss her art, school days, her hopes, fears and ambitions for the future. Clara is running a photography workshop at Esher Theatre in August.

Samantha Carr talks with Lucinda Hamilton and Nicole Esselen who have created Casa Moja, a home away from home, a space between the space. Daily movement, sound baths and breath work with vibrant nourishing food from their chef. 6 nights in Mombasa, Kenya October 16th - 22nd 2026 @casamoja

Maria McLaren chats with Haley Foale to share insights from her remarkable career as a professional matchmaker, and to talk about how she balances the demands of work and family with real grace and grit. She also opens up about an exciting personal challenge ahead of her: an upcoming trek along the Great Wall of China in support of the CoppaFeel charity.

Samantha Carr talks with Kris Wilkinson Hughes of My Girl My River fame, artist, songwriter, producer, vocalist is producing the best music of her life in midlife. New LP Manifest Good Things out September 4th. Instagram: mygirltheriver

Jess Contos chats to Scarlett Black about her transition from a shy woman into the confident, bold feisty performer she is fronting tribute band The Amy Wineglass Band and her love of recreating the iconic sound, looks and soul of Amy Winehouse.

Samantha Carr talks with Denise O’Dywer, leading UK expert in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology Instagram: @denise_odwyer

Samantha Carr talks with Cat Hayes of Totally Tangerine Cookery, encouraging people of all ages to experience the joys of cooking. @totallytangerinecookery

Sharon Goodenough talks with Karen Turner a multi-award-winning artist whose oil paintings are about – and for – people tired of shrinking themselves to fit. Based in Suffolk,she is part of the family of artists on BBC One's Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey. Alongside her studio practice she runs Go Large, helping professional women artists build visibility and sell work on their own terms...

Jess Contos chats with Nicole Barden Co-Director and Head of Sales of MLM concerts LTD has been with the company for 10 years. Acting as a promoter and agent for a variety of artists, she has developed unique relationships with all venues to create curated artistes/band tours and loves the entertainment industry...her ethos.... 'it's only rock n roll but I like it' Mick Jagger

Samantha Carr talks to Liza Pulman, Olivier Award winning stage actress, member of Fascinating Aida and Joe Stilgo are currently on a national tour of their show, Hooray For Hollywood! Liza is a critically acclaimed singer, actress and comedienne and she shares the stories behind the movie songs as well as brilliantly performing them - it is a sparkling and joyful evening! Find the tour dates: www...

Jess Contos talks Jo Brandon owner of Byfleet boutique JoJo Bee …. She came to this a little later in life and has gone from pop up shops and market stalls to opening her own shop in Byfleet, Surrey.

Samantha Carr welcomes back Lou Brynteson who with her friend Lindsay Carman raised thousands of pounds to buy an evacuation vehicle to be used at the frontline in the war in Ukraine. Lou recalls picking up the vehicle, driving it through Europe all the way to Lviv In Ukraine and finally handing it over to the medics who would take it back to the frontline where it would be put immediately to use....

Sharon Goodenough talks with Tillie Mair Director of Sublime Butter, an award-winning British brand known for its premium flavoured butters, stocked in luxury retailers and used by leading chefs. With a background in modelling and creative industries, she now focuses on growing Sublime into a standout name in the UK food scene. @sublimebutter www.sublimebutter.com

Samantha Carr talks with Michelle Ford about her early life and career and finding herself doing her dream job in midlife as a radio presenter on Brooklands Radio and podcast host of Two Women Chatting. Inst: michelleford_twc

Sharon Goodenough talks with Sandra A. Russell author of the memoir "Daughter of an Alcoholic," a personal story about growing up in a family affected by alcoholism. @sarussellauthor – Instagram www.sarussellauthor.com - Website www.bit.ly/DOAFreePreview -Link to a free preview of DOA (first 3 chapters)

Jess Contos talks with Maria McLaren Weybridge Business Improvement District Manager

Sharon Goodenough talks with Jools Raye who is not your typical coach. As a mama, transformational change coach, and host of the chart-topping podcast Mamas Flight Path, Jools works with high-achieving mothers who are successful on paper but feel misaligned inside. She blends spiritual intelligence with hard science, because your values and your neurology are both trying to tell you the same thing...

Samantha Carr talks with Steph Ryan, Brooklands Radio presenter and fitness professional talks about changing career in her mid 30’s and following a dream!

Samantha Carr talks with Angela Wilkins-Green Executive coaching for ambitious women with demanding careers, full lives and fluctuating hormones - why don’t you try a peri menopause audit? Www.greenpathcoaching.com Instagram:greenpathcoaching

Samantha Carr and Sharon Goodenough talk with Becky Cawthorne Smith of Yoobra, a customisable bra built with heart for the 90% of women with uneven breasts. www.yoobralife.com Insta: Yoobralife

Samantha Carr and Sharon Goodenough talk with Chloe Boswell part of the Totally Blondie tribute band that play all the classic hits along with some of the finest album tracks. www.totallyblondie.com Insta: Totallyblondieuk

Samantha Carr and Sharon Goodenough talk with Danielle Close from My Skin Feels, an award winning skincare made from rescued food as seen on Dragon's Den www.myskinfeels.com Insta: my skin feels

Samantha Carr talks with Lou Brynteson and Lindsey Carman who are joining an all women convoy to buy and drive an evacuation vehicle full of essential supplies to the frontline in Ukraine handing over the vehicle on arrival, 1,318 miles later, to female combat medics. Support Lou & Lindsey’s Mission - www.donorbox.org

Sharon Goodenough talks with Romany Youell an award-winning financial adviser and one of the youngest in the UK. Known as The Finance Woman, she helps women feel confident and in control of their finances - from pensions and investments to long-term planning - with a mission to modernise the industry and make financial advice feel more empowering and accessible. www.thefinancewoman.co.uk @thefinan...