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It was a delight to finally catch up with Zakia Moulaoui, founder of Invisible Cities, a social enterprise that trains people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides in their own cities. The company operates in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and York and is transforming lives. Zakia also set up the incredible Sparkle Sisters initiative, providing homeless women with access to haircu...

Does this episode even need an introduction!?!? Never really believing it was going to happen, I was THRILLED to catch up with Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes at the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival. I knew she'd been rehearsing since 2am that morning, had then done her Military in Motion class, as well as our panel discussion, so I was kind of thinking she might pap the EGG Podcast. But that isn't Kelly's...

Ever wondered what a Life coach is, wondered how they might be able to help your business and your, well life?! I'm seven sessions in with my Life Coach Hannah Buchan and have to say it's been life-changing. Giving yourself some time and space to think about your values, your direction and your legacy is imperative, and employing the services of a coach will force you to take time out and evaluate...

On this episode we talk about the Big C and talk with two fierce warriors who are fighting an awesome fight against it, Gay-Louise Aitken and Jo Lee. Fighting Breast Cancer and Lymphoma respectively, these two brave and wonderful women tell us of their journey's, their experience of chemotherapy, of Maggies, coping techniques, and coming out the other side. If you're looking for inspiration on rea...

Ever since I read her book “Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute” I’ve been trying desperately to get Elke Thompson on the podcast, it was so worth the wait!! Elke talks about the death of her husband Martin, the inspiration behind the book and explains the importance of being honest with children in the light of adversity. Breast cancer warrior, gifted Mum and author, I could have spoken to Elke all...

I was delighted to catch up with these girls, whose book "Taking the Plunge" has just been released! A book dedicated to the healing power of Wild Swimming for Mind, Body and Soul, it's a glorious collection of stunning photos and beautiful copy telling the stories of a whole collection of local wild swimmers and the benefits of immersing yourself in cold water. As a new fan of Wild Swimming the t...

I was thrilled to welcome Mandy Watkins, founder of hush clothing, for a Live Episode at John Lewis & Partners in Edinburgh. Mandy was inspirational, engaging and massively down to earth, telling the story of how she built a £40m business from her kitchen table. Mandy was funny and honest and last but by no means least, makes amazing jumpsuits! Cue one huge girl crush #bemoremandy www.hush.co.uk w...

Talking all things body confidence, body positivity, the difference between the two, body confidence in kids and egg freezing. An insightful & honest conversation with this hugely inspiring Glasgow girl. If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weareegg.co.uk , and we’d love you to follow us on Instagram: @eggcommunity Website: https://eggedinburgh.com/ https://eggglasgow.com/

I loved my conversation with Celia, an absolute Queen, fighting period poverty one pad, cup & tampon at a time. More awards than you can shake an applicator stick at, and no wonder. Raising 3 children single-handedly, Celia was no stranger to the benefit system, an experience that has driven this powerhouse to do good, all her life. We discussed running a Social Enterprise, her work with the Scott...

A Glasgow girl, Emma has travelled the world in her career as a Sports Broadcaster, working at Sky Sports and BT Sport, she was the first women appointed as Head of Sport for the Arabian Radio Network. I’ve partied lots with Emma over the years, but didn’t quite understand, until our conversation, her complete and utter dedication to sport. Broadcasting across Rugby, Football & Golf, she is a true...

Ahead of their Edinburgh Fringe appearance this August, I caught up with Ellie and Helen to discuss the show, being an imperfect mum and their epic rise to 2 million podcast listeners and a loyal and faithful Instagram following. Buy tickets to their Edinburgh Fringe show here - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/scummy-mummies If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weare...

My former bosses! An inspirational duo who took an amazing idea from kitchen table to a multi-million pound international business via a lot of hard work, hard-core networking and a little stint on Dragon's Den. They're now on the next exciting part of the journey, and have launched a Crowdcube campaign to help take their business to the next level. In this episode they talk about the juggle, send...

Ex-model, Mum of two, Crossfitter and Spartan Elite competitor - Jen is married to Ruari, the founder of One Year No Beer, and works alongside him in the business, based in North Berwick. Their marriage is now solid, but it wasn't always like that, with alcohol fuelling an emotional and turbulent start to Ruari and Jen's relationship. An honest and hugely inspiring conversation, I left the studio...

Our first LIVE PODCAST! With Emily Murray; Lifestyle Journalist, founder of the Pink House, Insta star and now author of her very own book "Pink House Living". An inspiring talk from the very funny, hugely engaging, unapologetically ambitious Emily - hope you enjoy! Huge thanks to Coulters for sponsoring this podcast, to Anthrpologie in Edinburgh for hosting, Darnley's for providing the pink gin c...

Dawn Thomson: We talk social media, anxiety, self-care and of course, SEX! www.dawnthomson.com If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weareegg.co.uk , and we’d love you to follow us on Instagram: @eggcommunity Website: https://eggedinburgh.com/ https://eggglasgow.com/

Nicola “Wee Slice” Burke: turning Instagram into a business, staying authentic & present and the trouble with gifting. If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weareegg.co.uk , and we’d love you to follow us on Instagram: @eggcommunity Website: https://eggedinburgh.com/ https://eggglasgow.com/

Rachel Rowley: three children, two businesses, one ambitious Mum in the countryside https://www.ballintaggart.com/ If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weareegg.co.uk , and we’d love you to follow us on Instagram: @eggcommunity Website: https://eggedinburgh.com/ https://eggglasgow.com/

Rachel Hanretty: owner Mademoiselle Macaron on business challenges, toxic relationships and the importance of focus. http://mademoisellemacaron.co.uk/ If you have any questions or feedback please email us at info@weareegg.co.uk , and we’d love you to follow us on Instagram: @eggcommunity Website: https://eggedinburgh.com/ https://eggglasgow.com/

Tabitha Rayne is an award winning sex toy inventor and orgasm-for-well-being enthusiast. I caught up with her to talk all things female pleasure and how empowering taking charge of your own pleasure can be. Winner of the Kinkly Consumer’s Choice StorErotica Awards 2018, check out www.therubyglow.com Enjoy! Thank you to Rock My World for sponsoring this podcast, taking care of all your holiday need...

Laura Thomas Founder of homeware business Laura Thomas Co. Laura tell us of her journey from arriving back in the UK with her two small children and just £200, to setting up and running her successful East Lothian based business. Having a vision, building a team, being nimble in the marketplace and a whole load of hard work, Laura’s business goes from strength to strength and she has built an amaz...

Lynne McNicoll OBE Founder of It’s Good to Give, a charity supporting young cancer patients and their families. Lynne has raised millions for the charity, is a breast cancer survivor and all round super women. Edinburgh’s Queen. www.itsgood2give.co.uk Thank you to Rock My World for sponsoring this podcast, taking care of all your holiday needs! www.facebook.com/rockmyworldtravel If you have any qu...

Hannah Taylor, Founder of She is Fierce Magazine, a collective for girls with messy hair and curious hearts. We discuss finding your passion, having the courage to making it your full time gig, being a single mum and how it feels to create something completely unique that challenges the norm, and creates a legacy. Hannah is a superhero and we love her! If you have any questions or feedback please...

Imogen Russon-Taylor, founder of Kingdom Scotland joins Kylie for a chat. Kingdom Scotland is Scotland’s First Fragrance House, creating evocative and modern, unisex scents. Inspired by a career in the aromatic world of luxury Scotch whisky, Founder - Imogen Russon-Taylor has created a fragrance house with a difference. The scents capture the history and majestic landscapes of her home country in...

Katrina Mather - Owner The Body Toolkit Graduating with a First Class Honours Degree in Engineering, Katrina was always destined for great things. But suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Acne and IBS she knew that things had to change and, after stripping back her lifestyle and diet, made the decision to remove sugar from her diet and being a programme of juicing. Fast forward to 2014, and Katrina...

Aged 22 Alice Thomson co-founded the Social Bite, a charity which as raised £millions in its quest to end homelessness. We hear from Alice on her journey from the Highlands to Edinburgh, dropping out of University, being interviewed in a cupboard, the lightbulb moment, an Honorary degree and what it takes to convince Leonardo Di Caprio, George Clooney and Meghan & Harry to pay you a visit in Scotl...