Hear Me, See Me Podcast

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Bella Freud, Icon of the British fashion world. Bella Freud's eponymous and instantly recognisable label has come to signify an intellectual playfulness. Bella is a storyteller who uses style as her vehicle. Controversy and innovation are hardwired into her DNA: the artistic trailblazing of her father, the artist Lucian, the psychoanalytic pioneering of her great grandfat...

Gary Gill - Session Hairstylist. In this second interview with Gary we talk about addiction, his own recovery story and the positive effect it’s had on his personal life and his hairdressing career. Please enjoy. Gary Gill :  https://www.streeters.com/artists/hair/gary-gill Gary Gill instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/garygillhair/ Haircuts4Homeless :  https://www.haircuts4homel...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Steve Kerridge. Martial artist and Bruce Lee expert. I have known Steve Kerridge all of my adult life and have the utmost respect for him as a martial artist, writer and a man who has given his life to his community. He started martial arts at a young age and has given his life to it along with becoming a prolific writer and expert on the life of Bruce Lee and one of the...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Dyane McQuade. Dyane is one of Haircuts4Homeless's 600 volunteers and one of 68 team leaders and one of our unsung heroes who deserve their story to be shared. Dyane runs our Haircuts4Homeless Glasgow projects and even though she is a very busy freelance hairdressers she generously gives her time to the homeless of Glasgow. We speak about her hairdressing career, her moti...

“Hear Me, See Me.” Podcast. Michelle Kennady. Michelle’s podcast is the last in my series highlighting the escalating problem of domestic abuse but by no means the least. Her story is one of absolute bravery and determination and was difficult to hear as her sister is a very good friend of mine and another strong, kind woman. Even though the circumstances may be different in these stories the simi...

“Hear Me, See Me.” Podcast. Suzanne Ruston. I was introduced to the amazing Suzanne Ruston through an earlier guest, Jodie Woodward, who are partners in an amazing initiative called Unchained domestic abuse training. When you talk to Suzanne, she is an absolute spitfire and it’s hard to believe that anyone could take advantage of her but such is the nature of this issue. It was another story that...

Cathy was adopted at an early age, her natural parents were too young to bring her up, so her biological mother was banished from her home in Scotland to a convent in Leeds until Cathy was born, as it was shameful in the 1970’s to bring a child up out of wedlock. After her birth Cathy was put into Catholic Care orphanage until she was chosen by her adoptive parents, who took her to Durham. She was...

“Hear Me, See Me.” Podcast. Jodie Keegans. I heard Jodie speak earlier this year at the Hair and Beauty Charity event and was blown away by her bravery and was completely inspired. When she agreed to do the podcast I was so pleased but nothing could prepare me for her story. The podcast is difficult to listen to but must be heard to help anyone who may be going through this at the moment, especial...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Louis Byrne. Louis Byrne is an established celebrity hairstylist currently making his name in Media Hairdressing.  Louis mainly works with empowered (and empowering) female personalities, including Emma Willis, Vicky McClure and Ellie Goulding. He fronts an ongoing live makeover segment on ITV’s Lorraine show encouraging women to take ‘hair risks’.  Empowerment...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Leigh Keates. Leigh Keates is a London-based hairstylist. He has contributed to industry publications like Elle France, Wonderland, L’Officiel, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Hunger Magazine, and Rollacoaster. Keates’s talents have made him a favourite with a wide range of celebrity clients such as Reneé Zellweger, Felicity Jones, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alicia Vikander...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Gary Gill. Gary Gill is a hairstylist that has headed shows at all the international fashion weeks with brands such Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, & Vivienne Westwood to name a few. Gill’s work is heavily influenced by music and youth culture. His teenage years were spent immersed in the punk movement in Brighton and, after moving to London at the age of...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Meg Mathews. An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. Meg is currently an online columnist for Red magazine and was named by the publication as one of their Top 20 Career Shifters in 2017. In November 2018, Meg was awarded the Inspiring Public Fig...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Ashleigh Hodges Hairdressing Ambassador.  Tim Burton meets Audrey Hepburn’ is how Ashleigh Hodges describes her style – classic and chic but with a quirky edge. Being Dubbed The Hair Geek and having the motto 'Knowledge Is Power' what Ashleigh doesn't know isn't worth knowing! Being an all rounder Ashleigh brings passion and inspiration to all that she does. Starting...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast. Paul Hannaford : inspirational speaker. Paul travels all over the UK visiting 100s of primary/secondary schools, youth centres, young offenders and many professional football clubs on their 'football in the community' projects, speaking with around 50,000 kids every year. The age range of the kids he speaks to start from 7 through to young adults and he tailors his worksh...

Hear Me, See Me. Podcast with Lena Headey, isolation episode. Lena Heady, actor, writer, director, star of Game of Thrones and now our Haircts4Homeless ambassador. She is a truly beautiful human being and I caught up with her this week to talk about being in isolation, the current challenging situation and how it affects the people we love. Please bear with the sound quality as we are doing the be...

Firstly, much love to everyone through this difficult time. This podcast was recorded before the current situation. It's the last of the pre-recorded episodes I have and maybe a refreshing distraction from these worrying times. Going forward I am looking at ways to remotely record and bring you weekly podcast with inspirational people with conversation relevant to these challenging times and looki...

Anna Cafone is a celebrity hairdresser and beautiful soul who travels the world making people look and feel great. Her background in performing arts formed her interest in styling hair and in 2008, Anna moved to London to assist on editorials and backstage at London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week for industry greats including Sam McKnight, Eugene Souleiman and James Pecis. She first contacted me la...

This weeks podcast features Millie Kendall, one of the strongest, kindest, funny and inspirational women I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is a real driving force in the beauty world. Millie launched the Japanese make-up brand  Shu Uemura, and went on to launch her namesake make-up brand  Ruby & Millie  with Ruby Hammer. Then in 2012, she launched BeautyMART, with Anna-Mar...

My podcast with Harry Barlow reveals what a very special human being he is. The previous builder now works with previous homeless and said to me "I used to rebuild houses and now I rebuild people." He is a very busy center manager at the wonderful Emmaus Center in Mossley near Manchester. Emmaus Mossley provides help to men and women who are experiencing homelessness by offering a home, work in a...

After watching Gail Porter’s moving BBC documentary I had to get her on the podcast. Her story is so full of highs and lows and the fact that she was once homeless made her the perfect guest and she kindly agreed. Its not the conversation I expected and begins with us cracking up laughing. She is a fascinating person and although she has had a traumatic life she remains resilient, funny and positi...

Jackie McColl is an amazing woman who despite her challenges has opened 10 Haircuts4Homeless projects across Manchester and the North. This frank and open conversation reveals Jackie's motivations and passion for homeless people that will show what an inspirational yet humble woman she is. Please enjoy this conversation with a really special human being. Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...

This weeks episode features the wonderful Sonia, Angel of the Whitechapel Mission. She is the heart and soul of the mission and even though she doesn't suffer fools gladly, she has a never ending supply of patience and tolerance. It is a beautiful conversation that had us both in tears and I'm sure that after listening, you will have as much love and respect for her as I do. The Mission itself is...

In this episode I talk to the Amazing Brother Kevin, who has been helping the homeless of Dublin at the Capuchin Day Center since 1969. I urge everyone to look him up online and see the wonderful work he has dedicated his life to. Please share this far and wide as we all need to know more about these inspirational people. A link to Brother Kevin https://www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/about/capuchin-da...

This special first episode features “Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey, Ambassador of Haircuts4Homeless. Its an open and frank conversation about Lena becoming Haircuts4Homeless’s ambassador and the other charities she passionately supports. Lena is a wonderfully talented actress writer director and beautiful human being inside and out. Please enjoy. This episode was produced by https://svnty6.ban...

This is an introduction to the upcoming “Hear Me, See Me.” podcast by Stewart Roberts the founder of Haircuts4Homeless. Future episodes will include “Game of Thrones” actress Lena Headey, ambassador for the charity and many more well known names. It will also feature many of the unsung heroes who work and volunteer in the world of homelessness. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hear-me-...