Catch Ups In My Kitchen

In my kitchen this week I did something very daunting which was record my first solo episode!!! This has been requested multiple times, but I always found it a little overwhelming and something that I always had imposter syndrome about, as while I thrive on engaging with others, delving into conversations about their lives and asking questions, sitting down to candidly discuss my own life didn't c...

This week in my kitchen, I have the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented Sarah Wasserman, who serves as both the creative director and head chef at Mallow and Mildreds Restaurants. With nearly two decades of dedication to the Mallow and Mildreds group, Sarah has played a pivotal role in reshaping and elevating the standards of plant-based dining establishments. Having immersed herself in th...

In my kitchen this week, I'm joined by Nele, the founder of Naeo, a holistic supplement brand that's revolutionising the way we approach health. Naeo not only offers aesthetically pleasing and sustainable supplements but also introduces a delicious way to make wellness a part of your daily routine. Nele opens up about her personal health struggles, particularly with cystic acne, and how her journe...

This week in my kitchen, I'm joined by the inspiring Max La Manna – a plant-based chef, content creator, campaigner, and avid food enthusiast! In this episode, Max shares his journey to a plant-based lifestyle, weaving through his experiences in acting, modeling, and cheffing. We delve into the story of how two Instagram videos catapulted his following by 60,000. Max isn't just passionate about cr...

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Klaudia Lucia a Barry's Bootcamp Trainer and Fitness Enthusiast. Together, we dive into the world of Barry's, unraveling what makes this workout phenomenon so exceptional and Klaudia's journey into the fitness industry. Barry's is renowned globally as being one of the most intense workouts you can do and as a Barry's attendee myself, I was intrigued to hear a...

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Georgia Toffolo to talk about all things dog nutrition. Toff really needs no introduction as I'm sure many of you have seen her gorgeous smile on your screens before, but in this episode, Toff and I are going to talk about a slightly different topic which links to her new business Wild Pack. Wild Pack is a dog food brand paving the way for raw and natural foo...

***THIS EPISODE COMES WITH A TRIGGER WARNING *** In my kitchen, I am joined by Lisa Unger who is an emotional and eating disorder therapist, she helps those who have been struggling all their lives with their relationship with food and with their relationship with themselves. Lisa supports her clients through compassion and understanding to feel empowered and give them the freedom to regain contro...

This week in my kitchen I am joined by James Collier Co-Founder and Head of Nutrition at HUEL. This is James's second time on the podcast which is so exciting and in this episode, we are focusing on three main topics, ultra-processed foods, pseudo-influencers and his journey with publishing his book. James has had an extensive career in Nutrition from working as a clinical nutritionist for the Nat...

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Elisa Lune who is a Skin Health and Gua Sha expert and we talk about all things skin, from signs that we should look out for which may indicate that we need to change up our skincare routine, to how to stop ageing and how to protect our skin from pollution. Elisa has worked in the skincare industry for many years from working on the shop floor in SpaceNK to w...

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Rob Wallis, Co-Founder of Moth the first single-serve canned cocktail brand which brings you a perfectly balanced cocktail wherever you may need it. Moth wasn't always called Moth and it also wasn't always served in a can, so in this episode, I get to speak to Rob about the journey of MOTH, from having the idea to making it a reality and then pivoting in orde...

This week I am joined by Alex Smith who is the founder of Basic Arts, his aim is to help you re-strategise in order to make big moves and out-win your competition! Alex works with many businesses both within FMCG and other consumer brands in order to refocus the aim, get unstuck and excel in your field. Alex and I discuss the purpose and value of strategy and how it is often overlooked. We also di...

This week I am joined by Bethan Higson, Founder of Mother Root, who has created a magical, punchy, delicious and surprisingly healthy non-alcoholic drink, which is made using Apple Cider Vinegar. A combination of Bethan's background in wine and champagne crossed with her being "pregnant and thirsty" yet disappointed with the options available, brought her to discover that New York bartenders had b...

This week, I'm joined by Shivraj Bassi, Founder & CEO of award-winning wellness brand, Innermost. He graduated from Imperial College London and spent 10 successful years at Goldman Sachs in London and New York. After deciding to take a break from banking to reconnect with his health. During that process, he saw that more people were coming around to the benefits of better health, but agai...

This week I am joined by my very good friend Melissa Tattam in order to dive into her secret obsession with Organic food, eating a balanced diet, and learning about personalised nutrition and anti-inflammatories. I say secret because many of you know a lot about Melissa's life and lifestyle but this area is one that she keeps to herself due to not being a qualified nutritionist and not wanting to...

This week I am joined by the Co-Founder of Form Nutrition Natalia Bojanic where we talk about the power of protein in your diet for both your physical and mental health. I have been a consumer of Form protein powder for 5 or more years and this is because it really is the best tasting Vegan Protein out there with incredible ingredients. But before Form I wasn't a protein powder consumer because I...

In my kitchen this week I have Sonny Drinkwater Co-Founder of Well Easy the online health food store which makes healthy living accessible and affordable for everyone. After going through his own health journey of restriction, counting calories and obsessing over food Sonny fell in love with ingredients, good quality food which nourishes your body and is full of goodness rather than some of the ot...

This week we have James Cadbury joining me in my kitchen to talk all things chocolate! Being the great great grandson of John Cadbury the Founder of Cadbury which we all know and love, it's not surprising that James was inspired by his families history and story. James founded in Love Cocoa in 2017 which is a luxury chocolate brand focusing on gifting and offering a more premium chocolate experien...

This week we are joined by Luke Hemsley the Founder of Wednesdays Domain the premium Non-Alcoholic Wine brand. We have seen a huge rise in the last couple of years in the no and low alcohol space, we have non-alcoholic spirit brands such as Clean Co which is leading the way in the spirits section, Lucky Saint is doing some impressive things in the beer world, but wine was definitely being left out...

This week we are deep diving into the world of oral health and the effect it has on our overall health and also how the products we are using are having a detrimental effect on the planet. I am joined by Dr. Simon Chard who is a Cosmetic Dentist as well as being the President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Co-Founder of Parla. Parla is on a mission to redefine Oral Care for t...

This week I am joined by Eoin Keenan Co-Founder and CEO of Good Rays the UK's Fastest Growing CBD Brand which creates a range of products from CBD-infused drinks to Oil and Gummies. Not only has Eoin started one of the first CBD brands in the UK but he has been working in the industry for a decade. In this time he has been in the regulatory space, working with industry-leading consultants in order...

This week I am joined in my kitchen by Emily Brogan the Australian girl from Brisbane who has moved to London and is a viral TikTok content creator who is renowned for her videos where she compares Australian culture to London culture. Emily Brogan currently has 269.7K followers on TikTok and 10.3K followers on Instagram. I was really looking forward to talking to Emily because all of her videos o...

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Loui Blake who has pioneered the plant-based space since he turned Vegan nearly 10 years ago and has never looked back. Loui started off by working in the nightlife industry and also recruitment to which he then fell into some unhealthy habits which resulted in chronic fatigue and burnout. After researching many diets and ways of changing his lifestyle in ord...

I am joined this week by Iza Szyszko the health content creator on both Instagram and TikTok. With a collective following of 187.4K she influences people to live and be the best version of themselves through nourishing their bodies, eating the rainbow and drinking delicious juices and smoothies. Iza has been vegan for about 10 years now and has recently given up alcohol and coffee due to the anxie...

In this episode I am joined by Olivia Kirkby the content creator who focuses on spreading positivity across social media after battling with her own eating disorder. Olivia inspires and influences others to feel self-love and confidence and embrace their body and curves. Olivia started her journey on social media as a way of setting herself free from the restrictions and control that she had put o...

I am joined by Charlie Terry who is a Founder of two companies CEEK, a digital marketing agency which he started in 2016 and District, a talent management agency which he Co-Founded with Francesca Scambler in 2022. Charlie has been in the entrepreneurial world for many years and started many different ventures along the way, but his focus has always been on marketing. Therefore in this episode Cha...