Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Samantha Carr talks to Sue Caldwell, Managing Director of Clean Living International, successful entrepreneur and subsequent corporate leader in the Direct Sales industry with 35 years’ experience training and building business & motivating women to achieve.

Samantha Carr talks to Pia Brynteson a Digital Editor of Service 95, Dua Lipa’s weekly newsletter - she has made a film about The Creative Space, Beirut school of design, in Lebanon. It tells the story of how the school came into being and highlights the talented students who have studied there. Instagram: Piabrynteson

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Lidia Rumley, founder of The Brand Storyteller, helps business owners to create compelling brand stories that sets them apart from their competitors. She offers a Brand Master Plan a 12 week programme to develop a business brand strategy. https://www.thebrandstoryteller.co.uk/ Insta @thebrandstorytelleruk

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Linda Hall, also known as Miss Fus-ion, is a singer and fitness instructor. After studying the guitar and song writing, she joined various bands which included touring round Europe and playing at Glastonbury with a girl rock group “Lashe”. She enjoys combining her career as a fitness instructor as well as a singer and musician. Instagram @miss fu_sio...

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Alex Hudson and Jill Powell who have joined forces to start up a new business ReStory, selling their own collection of women’s clothing and accessories online, at pop up shops and clothes parties. The collection comprises Scandi-influenced designs in natural fibres, cottons and silks. They plan to open a shop and are looking for premises. Instagram @restor...

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Suzanne Hunter, actor and radio presenter, well known on Brooklands Radio, has written her first book Ferret To Fame: An Entertainer’s Epic Journey From Forest Floor To Stage Door”. Becoming one of the youngest members of BAFTA at only 20, she is also a keen conservationist. www.facebook.com/Suzannehuntersworld/

Jackie Mitchell talks to Monique Parker nutritionist therapist providing personal support and guidance on nutrition and lifestyle. She is the author of new book “Conversations on the Lost Connection with Nature” This book is about the importance of nature and the need for reconnection and is full of fascinating facts and practical advice. https://www.nutritionforyou.co.uk/

Jackie Mitchell talks to Jane Goodman who runs Home Office Chic is working in partnership with Woking & Sam Beare Hospice Upcycling Project to breathe new life and joy into pre-loved furniture and help others do the same to save it from landfill. Sheila Taylor is a volunteer on the project working to upcycle furniture which is then sold in the Hospice shops. www.homeofficechic.co.uk and https://ws...

Jackie Mitchell talks to Annie Armitage Award-winning photographer, producing contemporary headshots and corporate photography. She is one of the family top family photographers in the UK and was recently a gold winner in the creative category of the Best Business Women Awards 2023. www.anniearmitage.com

Samantha Carr talks to Jules Anderson is a natural health and nutrition consultant dedicated to helping women get healthier and feel more fabulous. Jules is running these courses: LIVE LIFE BETTER - Join the webinar https://twilight-cherry-39208.myflodesk.com/gd8xvgh9ro Are you Surviving or Thriving? Take the Quiz! https://jules-idy8elbi.scoreapp.com

Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yani Yordanova, a professional photographer and owner of Nova Photo Atelier, a boutique photography studio specialising in contemporary portraits on women and family. Her latest campaign is “Celebrating Women Over 40 Through Portraits” and is looking for 40 women over 40 which and culminates in “My 40 Over 40” exhibition. www.novaphotoatelier.c...

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