Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles, professional musician, singer, author and composer, has published her first cookbook “The Demerara Heart Cookbook”, with text, photos and hand-drawn illustrations by Yasmine. Yasmine and her husband Peter Giles recently launched a debut album "Insights" - all songs written, arranged, performed and recorded by her and husband Pete. www....

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Sarah Mooney who runs ‘Sauce of Love’ which rustles up fabulous sharing platters, glamorous canapés and private chef experiences. Her signature dish is Vietnamese pulled pork bites served in lettuce leaves. She also runs supper clubs and caters for private events. Instagram @sauceoflove

Jo McGowan talks to Vicky Jukes of First Dance Studios and Broadway Boogie about her training and career in Acting and Musical Theatre and how this has shaped her teaching. Broadway Boogie is a new fitness class that Vicky is bringing to First Dance Studios which combines musical theatre, fitness and fun for a great workout. Find out more at firstdancestudios.co.uk or on Instagram @broadwayboogiew...

Jo McGowan talks to Donna Matthews of Honeybee Mortgage Solutions about the highs and lows of her first 18 months in business and gets some great advice on what to do to get the right mortgage for you. You can find out more about Donna's business at https://www.honeybeemortgagesolutions.com/

Jo McGowan talks to Emma Reed of Styling You Well and The Treasure Circle about her business as a stylist and how her passion for sustainable circular fashion led to her setting up a group for women to exchange pre-loved closed. Emma also talks about her journey through the peri-menopause and how that has effected her working life and how she is now passionate about making women feel the best they...

Louise Long talks to Megan Dodge from The Children's Trust, the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

Jo McGowan talks to Rhiannon Ford of Rhiannon Ford Divorce Consultancy on how she combines her legal experience and her work as a personal development coach to provide much needed support to those going through separation and divorce – and coming out the other side. We also discuss the amazing resources she has available on her website rhiannonford.co.uk for anyway going through or considering div...

Louise Long talks to Michelle Tucker the founder and CEO of Families Thriving Together as she is passionate about normalising parenting support and reducing the stigmas attached to attending parenting programmes. It is her aim to boost the health, wellbeing and confidence of families by nurturing and supporting those that are parenting and encouraging peer-to-peer support so that they can continue...

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Jen Clay fundraising and partnership manager of Surrey charity Oakleaf Enterprise which aims to transform the lives of adults managing their mental ill health and helping them to return to the workplace. The charity runs the Safe Haven in Guildford, a drop in service to support individuals with mental health issues. www.oakleaf-enterprise.org

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Karen Powell, Mardi Girl blogger and The Organising Lady and Marsha McClean-Anderson, personal stylist, are hosting “Fashion Resurrection – Pre-Loved Fashion Sale” at The Cobham Curve, Cobham on Thursday 16 November 7pm to 10pm. It’s a fab pre-loved sale of high end high street clothes. You can be a seller or buyer – pitches are £35, Tickets are £5 e...

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Katie Holmes, manager of Claygate Youth and Community Hub (CYCH) a charity in Claygate, Surrey, has been awarded the Bryan Rhodes Community Cup which is awarded to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Claygate. The Hub offers fun youth activities and support to youngsters aged 11-19. The premises are available for community hire, with procee...

Jo McGowan talks to Anna Coates of Anna Coates Yoga about the benefits of yoga in perimenopause and how it can help energy levels during seasonal changes. Anna also runs yoga classes in Surrey and retreats in the UK and France. For more details visit annacoatesyoga.com and Instagram @annacoatesyoga

Jackie Mitchell talks to Joanne Mallon the author of a new book "How To Find Calm in Five Minutes A Day". She is a life and career coach and hosts the podcast "5 Minutes to Change Your Life" www.joannemallon.com

Samantha Carr talks to Anna Stanford of Anna’s Family Kitchen fame, creator of the lovely cookbook and contributor to Woman of the Year awards tells how she got started on her cooking journey… www.annasfamilykitchen.com

Samantha Carr talks to Tam Beck who teaches yoga in a relaxed and friendly way in groups and private classes. Instagram: FriendlyyogawithTam.

Samantha Carr talks to Fi Petheram, owner of Drift Jewellery, creates original and beautiful jewellery from sea glass collected on beaches she visits. Each piece has travelled in the sea for unknown time and has a tale to tell all its own. Instagram; drift_jewellery www.driftjewellery.com.

Jo McGowan talks to Jenny Tschiesche, a nutritionist who has written several best selling cookbooks including The Air Fryer Cookbook and Budget AirFryer Cookbook available on amazon and all good book shops.

Jo McGowan talks to Jane Tyson, who discusses the benefits of a portfolio career and several other projects she is involved with. Find out more at janetyson.com

Jo McGowan talks to Melanie Flood of Melanie Flood Nutrition who specialises in helping women with their nutrition during peri-menopause and menopause. She is running a Thrive in Perimenopause course and would like to offer our listeners a 10% discount with code Brookland10 on her website melaniefloodnutrition.com

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles a professional musician, singer and composer. She and her husband Pete will be performing live in concert on Saturday 4 th November 7.30pm at Claygate Village Hall, Claygate. They will be playing everything from country rock to Latin Jazz as well as original songs and new releases. They recently launched a debut album "Insights" - all songs w...

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Jane Parslow a transitions coach helping individuals in mid-life who want to make a change in direction whether it’s redundancy, retirement, divorce or empty nest syndrome. She also holds midlife transitions workshops encouraging employees to get real clarity on their future plans. www.janeparslow.co.uk Twitter @JPCoaching

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Roni Bandong founder of Surrey-based RoniB’s Kitchen, which produces Award-winning Filipino food products including chilli oils, cooking sauces and jams, created from family and traditional recipes form the Philippines, south east Asia. The entire range is in Selfridges and Roni will be holding tasting sessions there from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October (3p...

Ivana O’Brien talks to Julia Young who in addition to being a Nutritional Therapist has also undertaken in depth practitioner training to become a Fertility Specialist. Her mission is to help couples to get pregnant and realise their dream of starting a family. www.juliayoungnutrition.com

Ivana O’Brien talks to Barbara Cosgrave is a highly experienced personal stylist who has developed a unique programme, that focuses on people’s career and business goals, which will deliver a personal impact and image, that will get them the results they want and never fail to impress the right people. https://www.barbaracosgrave.co.uk/

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk with Bianca Effemy, founder and CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity has been awarded an OBE. She set up the charity 19 years ago. Today it supports thousands of children with cancer or life-challenging conditions raising more than £1 million a year to deliver its services in hospital and at home as well as respite breaks, hospital refurbs and bereavement suppo...