Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Ivana O’Brien talks to Sophia Verhaegen who works with clients of all ages, both male and female overcome issues such as self-confidence, anxiety, phobias, public speaking and more. She also works with couples for joint couples coaching and coaching for men re-entering the dating world. https://sophiaverhaegen.com/

Jackie Mitchell talks to Estelle Kinzett from Chew Valley VA. She started the business during lockdown and as a virtual assistant supports small businesses with administration, research and other services. She recently became a vegan and loves motorcycling. www.chewvalleyva.co.uk

Jackie Mitchell talks to Mary Hammond editor-in-chief of Community Life Magazines in Surrey. She publishes two monthly magazines for Runnymede and one for Weybridge in printed and digital form, free to 70,000 people. The magazines covers community news, history, quirky stories, health, home and garden and readers' offers. www.community-life.co.uk

Jo McGowan talks to Fran Willoughby of Fran Willoughby Creative Art who has recently started a business committed to creating affordable original art and homemade gifts. Her beautiful floral paintings exude joy and colour and follow on from her previous creative loves, dance cakes and sugarcraft. You can catch Fran at the Etsy Market in Tunsgate Guildford on the 15th and 16th Dec and on her websit...

Jo McGowan talks to Misty Bower, CEO of The Matrix Trust and The Hideaway Cafe Guildford about how both organisations support young people in Guildford and surrounding areas and how by popping in for coffee you can further that support too. https://www.matrixtrust.com/

Samantha Carr talks to Lucy Cleland, Editorial Director of Country & Townhouse magazine who discusses how she set up this sumptuous magazine & how luxury and sustainability must go hand in hand. www.countryandtownhouse.com

Jo McGowan talks to Joanne Duffy of Cookies & More who makes beautiful individually hand-crafted sugar cookies for any occasion. She is gearing up for lots of Christmas cookie orders and attending lots of Christmas Fairs including Etsy Guildford at Guildford Catherdal on the 3rd December. www.cookiesandmore.co.uk

Ivana O’Brien talks to Keri Whinney from horny pants.co.uk doing a great job of raising awareness about the dangers of rhinos and other animals becoming extinct. She donates 10% of income from the sale of her bamboo underwear and t-shirts to wildlife conservation. www.horny-pants.co.uk, the charities she supports are Born Free www.bornfree.org.uk and DSWF www.davidshepherd.org

Samantha Carr talks to Lyn Crawley who spent 25 years in the RAF joining Air Traffic Control, then as the first female leader of the Red Arrows and the first female Equerry to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Standing side by side with her in the queue to pay our respects to Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II proved to be a very special day. Here is her story.

Jo McGowan talks to Lorraine Ansell from Vibrancy Content Creation talks about how her content creation agency and the importance of colour in both visual branding and written content to help a business stand out. https://www.vibrancy.info/

Jackie Mitchell talks to Carla Maroussas who became a life coach after 25 years in the TV, music and film industries. She works with those who may feel too overwhelmed to find their next best steps. A new course 'Evolution and Evolve' helps participants to create a healthier and more balanced life. www.carlamaroussascoaching.com

Ivana O’Brien talks to Vicki Prince, Director of Jane Eyre showing at the Riverside Arts Centre 3rd to 5th November 2022. 

Samantha Carr talks to Kate Bunney of Wellbeing Living. Leaving the corporate world behind her Kate decided to move abroad and expand her business just as covid hit. She offers a variety of wellbeing solutions & is developing a new mindful retreat space. Find her at Wellbeingliving.co.uk and Wellbeing Living on Instagram

Ivana O’Brien talks to Caroline Edwards, events director at The Really Helpful Club. A thriving digital and offline community for positive, like-minded people to support and connect with one another in their personal and business lives www.reallyhelpfulclub.com.

Jackie Mitchell talks to Amy Whiter vocalist with local group Dragonfly Sky. The other part of the duo is Chris Lee-Delisle who plays acoustic guitar. They are well known for their lush harmonies and an eclectic mix of songs. They write and produce their own material and perform at venues throughout Surrey. They have started running singer/songwriter nights at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom and T...

Jo McGowan talks to Linda Hopkins of Real Networking talks about how to get the most out of networking and how Real Networking was formed and has continued to evolve to support local businesses in Surrey - https://www.realnetworking.business/

Jackie Mitchell talks to Claire Dyson an integrative relational counsellor, helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression. She also works with couples and is trained to work with those who have a troubled relationship with food. www.untangle-your-life.co.uk

Jo McGowan talks to Nicola MacDonald of attractivemarketing.biz who helps clients really focus on their niche so that their marketing can be impactful and help their businesses thrive.

Jo McGowan talks to Katie Brewer from Brewer's Ballroom and First Dance studios who teaches couple's ballroom & Latin, solo Latin and ballroom and Argentine Tango. We also have a good gossip about Strictly too. https://firstdancestudios.co.uk

Jo McGowan talks to Ginny Marsh of Gorgeous You Coaching about how her boudoir photography business lead to her training to be a confidence coach and how she helps clients develope strong self esteem through coaching. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gorgeousyouconfidence

Jackie Mitchell talks to Sonia Duggan a mental and emotional fitness coach. She specialises in coaching for writers, running courses and workshops for organisations including the Romantic Novelists' Association, the Elmbridge Literature Festival and Kingston Connections. An author herself, she writers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose for children and adults www.unlimitedcreativitycourse.com

Samantha Carr talks to Priya Sejpal from Clyde & co discusses how the route to law for women today has changed and improved, making it an interesting and rewarding career.

Samantha Carr talks to Phoebe Parvin who had just gone freelance as lockdown hit. No job, no furlough, what was she to do? She enjoyed instagram and so decided to start her own business on the platform and Editsbyps was born. 18 months on and some of the biggest household company names count among her clients.

Jackie Mitchell talks to Leah Partridge is a personal trainer based in Woking. She helps people fulfill their fitness goals whether it's for fat loss, weight loss/gain, muscular development or to get stronger. Her aim is to make people feel confident about themselves, pushing them to be their best and showing them what can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Instagram @leaah1706 ; https://www....

Jackie Mitchell talks to Hansa Pankhania is an author and wellbeing coach based in Byfleet, Surrey. She has written a series of books aimed at helping children to build emotional resilience - the Chakraji Children's Relaxation Series. She also runs a company giving wellbeing courses. www.hansapankhania.com