Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk to Emily Saunders Jazz vocalist, producer, composer and broadcaster. www.emilysaunders.co.uk

Jess Contos talks to Sharon Goodenough an artist of note, inspired by nature her artwork is breathtaking. Sharon has always had a creative talent which she explored during her early career in different industries. Having settled into her biggest challenge as a Mother…she then started to embrace her creativity again and is now following her dream as an artist - taking inspiration from nature and th...

Samantha Carr talks to Debbie Campbell from the boutique DD Campbell - creating a wardrobe to exist with the female modern lifestyle, reflecting personality, embracing femininity and celebrating our journey. Insta: DD Campbell

Jess Contos talks to Tam Brooks founder of her luxe for less candle company - No38 Candle Company. Tam has an impressive background in beauty and scent retail and decided after Covid to set up her own business making candles and diffusers. With scents inspired from her extensive travels around the world…Tam’s goal is to make beautiful scented candles affordable and available for everyone to create...

Samantha Carr talks with Tamzin Outhwaite the multi-award winning leading English actress and presenter - she has starred on stage and on screen in well-known theatre productions and popular TV series for decades. Tamzin founded We Free Women, the charity where space is created in womens' lives to reset, reconnect and recharge. A not-for-profit organisation that funds retreats and experiences for...

Samantha Carr talks with Mich Maughan and Elise Linwood two of the stars of two entertaining one act plays by local writer, Peter Shaw at the Riverhouse Arts Centre on 29th-31st May, produced by Upstage Surrey. They give Just Women a glimpse of the plays, the plots and the fun ahead! Boxyffice@riverhousebarn.co.uk

Samantha Carr talks with Chris Parker who is the Musical Director of Cobham Ladies Choir.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talks with Toni Palmer, born in 1932 had a long and varied career across musical theatre, tv and film, appearing in a huge number of productions across all genres. Her favourite fellow actor was Danny la Rue and The highlight in her film career was The French Lieutenant’s Woman

Samantha Carr talks with Sarah Stroyen recounting her mother, Kays’ memories of the war. Kay was 17 when war broke out and she left a small village outside Cardiff to go to London for the duration of the war. Helping Bomber Command and leading a very different life in a very different time.

Samantha Carr, Jess Contos and Michelle Ford discusses the lasting impact of World War 2 on women’s roles and their contribution to the war effort. Their courage, hard work, and determination helped win the war and reshape society for generations to come.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk with Holly Mason founded The Skin Investment Clinic. She left a career in finance to do it as she wanted to create a space were acne treatment is not just about clear skin but about restoring confidence and wellbeing. She is crowdfunding to help increase awareness and accessibility of acne treatment across the UK. www.theskininvestmentclinic.com

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk with Lizzie Liebenhals who is one half of Halls and Halls - a boutique agency linking sports, events, brands and talent, a winning combination to help any business or individual. www.hallsandhalls.com.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk with Maria McLaren who opened her own Fine Foods/Farm shop in Weybridge in October 2020. They offer a variety of locally produced foods along with craft beers, wine and local gin. www.mclarenfinefoods.com

Samantha Carr talks to Sarah Mallock, one half of the Red Hot Strings. Sarah and her partner in music Lisa Rollin started the Red Hot Strings. An electric/classic violin duo who are innovative musicians and dynamic stage performers. Lisa and Sarah have performed with artists such as: Annie Lennox, Adele, Il Divo, Simply Red and Madonna. There new album Crystal is out now. www.redhotstrings.com

Jess Contos talks with Hanneke Bonser, a senior event manager at MGN Events based in Windsor - finding out all about her exciting job- creating fabulous events across Surrey and beyond and chatting about her background which has involved managing some incredible events including one very special celebrity wedding - don’t miss this one!

Jess Contos talks with Trish Winterbottom, founder of Emilys Kitchen. Trish found a new passion during the Covid period and re-invented herself by starting up a new business doing what she absolutely loves - cooking Indian food! She now sells it online as a frozen food delivery service, caters for events and also you will find her at markets feeding the community sublime, home-cooked delights...

Jess Contos talks with Parul Tolentino, co-founder of Bluehouse Artspace and an artist in her own right known as Parul by the Sea - we explore Parul’s upbringing and her journey so far which starts with growing up in Dubai, art school in London, jewellery design and co-founding the Esher studio as well as a major accomplishment int he art world in her own right.

Samantha Carr talks to Anna Bartlett founder of Albi Art & Interiors, a gallery of affordable decorative pieces, chosen for their originality, composition, texture and colour, reimagined in vintage frames for sustainability. Insta; albi_artinteriors www.albiartineriors.com

Samantha Carr talks to Margaret Buntrock, who had a freelance career as a journalist for publications such as The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Gardens Illustrated and property publications before starting to write novels. Her new novel Pains Hill is the fictional account of Painshill Park and the mysterious disappearance of the Hon. Mrs Hamilton www.margaretbuntrock.com

Samantha Carr talks to Jess Contos editor, Cobham & Esher Life, Features & lifestyle Editor, Weybridge Life has worked in publishing for most of her career. Jess is highlighting the Weybridge Artisan Market which is relaunching under the banner of Community Life Magazine on 23rd March. Aiming to bring the community together with individual and local stallholders with food, drink and creative produ...

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk to Christine Ricketts who started her career in education firstly as an art teacher moving up to the CEO of Brooklands College, a further education college. She has led her staff through successful quality improvement and organisational turnaround, with the vision and skills to develop and position the college for a sustainable future. www.brooklands.ac.uk

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk to Lynne Crilly who specialises in family, child and adolescent counselling including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and obsessive compulsive disorder. Having helped her own daughter back to health she wanted to share what she had learnt along the way with others. www.lynnecrilly.com @lynn_crilly

Jess Contos talks to Antonia Scott a local writer and illustrator about the local area, how things have changed - offering a nostalgic window into the past, her finishing school days in Oatlands and the features she’s working on at the moment for Community Life magazine all about Brooklands and the Locke Kings.

Samantha Carr talks to Gemma Bissix an English actress from Surrey, who has been on our screens since the age of 9. She has played prominent and longstanding roles in Eastenders and Hollyoaks as well as theatre and tv shows like Dancing on Ice among many others. Gemma tells Just Women how she got her break in acting and discusses how things have changed for women in the industry over the years. In...

Jess Contos talks to Emily Verardi, a health and wellbeing coach, founder of Team Project You which offers tremendous support for women through fitness, offering a holistic approach to life. Emily has also just started The Teen Project which is aimed at teenage girls her mission is to give girls the tools they need to go through life with fitness, confidence and mental stability