From a Lancashire Lass

In this episode, I am joined by Nashe, founder and creator of Events by Nashe, a balloon event stylist based in the North of England. We chat all about how Nashe got into the balloon industry, the importance of balloons in celebrations and the services she offers. If you know me, you know I LOVE balloons so it was great to share my love of balloons with someone similar.

In this episode, I chat with Louise, managing director of Globe Translations - a translations company in Lancashire that translates, transcribes, interprets proofreads any documents or information you have into the target language you require. We chat about learning languages and why they it it’s important and also about linguistic awareness courses that Louise provides.

*Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes around sexual abuse* In this episode, I chat to Jayne from Trust House Lancashire all about the charity and how they support survivors of sexual abuse based in Lancashire.

In this episode, I chat with Author Emily Ashworth all about her book, ‘The Land Army’s Lost Women’. With VE Day on Thursday, we reflect on the role women played in World War 2 and why it is so important to remember and reflect on those events that took place 80 years ago.

In this episode, I chat to David Griffin from Travel Counsellors all about working in the travel industry, organising holidays and experiences for people to make amazing memories. We chat about our favourite destinations and why being able to travel to other countries and cultures is a gift. For more information you can sign up to my newsletter on https://mailchi.mp/c22e0b55203c/podcast

In this episode, I chat to commercial photographer Liz all about her business, what she does and the importance of storytelling through photos.

In this episode, I chat to Jill Baxter, a nutrition and lifestyle coach all about her business and some simple swaps that everybody can do to make their lives healthier. For more information and to get in touch with Jill please visit www.jillbnlc.co.uk

In this episode, I chat to Paul and Connor, co-founders of Patch UK, a business all about making it easier and more efficient to book, use and pay for window cleaning facilities. The business is also celebrating three years this month. Paul and Connor talk about why they chose to keep their business in Lancashire and how they want to invest in other businesses in Lancashire. For more info visit ht...

**TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses themes and subjects that you may find upsetting or distressing relating to Mental Health and Self Harm. If you are looking for support please visit hubofhope.co.uk ** In this episode, I chat to Sam Tyrer, founder of Change Talks - an organisation that offers education services to children in schools around the topics of mental wellbeing.

In this episode, I speak to Brooke - founder of a new Gin School in Whalley. We talk about the story behind why she set up the business and what you can do to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend with your partner. For more info visit www.thenablab.co.uk

In this episode, I chat to Alex, one of the owners of Aven - a restaurant in the heart of Preston near Avenham park. We talk all about the incredible tasting menu that they do and also their focus on using local Lancashire produce to create their dishes.

In this episode, I chat to Stu, founder of owner of Simple Beeutiful Honey - a honey company based in Lancashire and Merseyside all about how his business came about and what it takes to make award winning honey. Stu also has a YouTube channel where he vlogs about the bee season.

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, I chat with friend of the podcast, Liz from Bold Moves Coach about her research into accents and public speaking. We catch up with where her business is since we last spoke in May 2023 and hear about her very own podcast ‘Making Bold Moves’ that she has set up.

In this Season Finale, I chat with Karen and Sparkly Margaret all about their community organisation ‘Jars of Joy’ and how they choose joy every day. They are also organising a Joy Fest in January 2025 with more details spoken about in the episode. Have a listen for a special treat at the end of the episode. There’s no better way to wrap up Season 4.

In this episode, I chat with Lytham St Anne’s author Rosie Radcliffe about her new book ‘Frankie and Dot’ which is out now! We also chat about her writing process and future books too. For more info visit rosieradcliffe.com

In this episode, I sample some fudge made by Suzy - owner of the Fudge Dealer. We talk about the different flavours and textures and how the business came about.

In this episode, I spend some time with two police officers from the South Rural Task Force for Lancashire Police to talk to them and see how they are combatting rural crime in our county. This episode is also in video over on our YouTube channel.

In this episode, I chat to Ron Snape all about the incredible fundraising that he does for three charities close to his heart. He tells me about why he started to fundraiser and about the 2025 Lancashire Lasses calendar that he will be selling. I also speak to some of the ‘Calendar girls’ too.

In this episode, I am joined by the director of Marvel at Everything - Wayne Taylor. On the 10th October this year, the business will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary since Wayne set up the business and so they are doing 10 community givebacks to the community in Buckshaw village where the business HQ is. We have a really great chat about the full service marketing agency and also the import...

In this episode I chat to Ryan J. Smith - a filmmaker from Blackpool all about getting in to the film industry and about his recent film projects that appeared on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

In this episode, I chat with Suzanne from the North West Jewellery School all about this incredible business based in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The business has just won Ribble Valley New Business of the year 2024! For more information visit www.northwestjewelleryschool.co.uk

In this episode, I chat to Catherine West-McGrath an author based in Lancashire all about her debut novel ‘Compassion-on-Sea’ and also about how she got into writing and tips for aspiring writers listening to this episode.

In this episode, I chat with Joanne all about her business that sells natural products, like cleaning products. We also talk about the importance of using less plastic and some practical tips for you to be more environmentally friendly.

In this episode, I chat with Amy all about unlocking the wonders of nature and the outdoors for both children and parents. Her business is a non-for-profit organisation that has such a great ethos and for more information you can visit www.secretgardenlearning.com

In this episode, I chat with Abby, the founder of The Candle Round all about her business and the amazing candles, and other natural products that she makes. There are also some exciting workshops that you can book on to. For more information visit www.thecandleround.com