Happy Smiling People

Today we delve into the topic of creating a sustainable exercise routine, a subject very close to my heart! In this episode I discuss: the importance of finding intrinsic not extrinsic motivation, why having an off-season can recharge your motivation, how a sports community can help you achieve your goals faster, why nice kit not only makes you feel good but also encourages you to exercise more, a...

Lucy Bartholomew is a Salomon professional ultra runner. We discuss: what it is really like running through the night, why she decided to not only do one IronMan in 2023, but also the IronMan World Championships alongside her running calendar, what success means to her, some of her worst moments during a race, and much more! Do make sure you are following the show and rate it 5 stars if you enjoye...

Lauren Fleshman is a former professional track and field athlete, 5000m American National Champion, and New York Times bestselling author. We discuss: why so many girls quit sport in their teenage years, why she decided to write a memoir, how she feels about being described as one of the best distance runners to never make the Olympics, the difficulties of being a Nike athlete, and the excellence...

Veronica Paulsen is a freeride skier, Queen of Corbets, and 2023 Red Bull People's choice winner. Veronica talked me through her journey of skiing which started with competitive mogul racing leading to an Olympic dream which she then had to re-evaluate resulting in her pivoting towards a career as a free ride skier. We discussed how she copes with set backs, how her adrenaline baseline has risen,...

Toni McCann is an Adidas Terrex athlete, trail runner, UTMB’s OCC 2023 winner. Toni is a professional trail runner from Cape Town, and now lives in the French Alps. She won the prestigious Chamonix Trail Race, UTMB's 50km OCC this year and talked me through how it went, how she deals with injury as a trail runner, her non negotiable travel essentials, whether professional trail runners actually ru...

Piera Hudson is professional alpine skier from New Zealand. Piera started skiing when she was 4, racing when she was 8, and has kept going ever since. She is currently recovering from rupturing her ACL at the start of this year. In this episode we discussed; how she deals with the mental side of injury, how she gained confidence from having to learn to walk again to putting her full weight onto he...

Madison Paige is a law student and fitness influencer. Madison is halfway through her law degree while building her fitness social media, and figuring out her plan for life. In this episode we discussed: the overwhelming feeling of finding your way in your 20s, the importance of being aware of who you spend your time with, why not playing music in the car enables you so much more creative space, a...

Kayleigh Grant is a shark diving guide with 3 million online followers. Kayleigh and her husband own a diving company based in Hawaii and guide groups around the world educating them about sharks and the ocean. In this episode expect to learn: the most common misconceptions about sharks, how to get sharks to view you as a predator not prey, what worries Kayleigh most about shark diving, the realit...

In todays episode, I am reflecting on the past episodes and diving into the subject of wellness. I break down the definition and application of this difficult subject, with some ideas how we can incorporate wellness practices in our everyday lives. Episodes referenced: Ep. 1 Flora Beverley Ep. 9 Laura Petri Ep. 12 Ksenija Selivanova Sleep podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W...

Valeska Schneider is a professional surfer. Valeska grew up in Germany and first step foot on a surf board aged 20 during her gap year in Australia. She immediately fell in love with the sport and nurtured her talent to turn it into a professional career. In this episode, expect to learn: the power we have in our mindset to change our outcomes, how saying affirmations to yourself in the mirror cha...

Anna Kollmann Suhr is a gravel racer, landscape architect, and Pas Normal Ambassador. Anna has taken to the gravel racing scene this year, and in this episode we discussed the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Expect to learn, whether the gravel community is actually welcoming, the biggest difficulties of taking cycling seriously, the importance of resting, why Anna rides less now that s...

Laura Siddall is a professional Ironman Triathlete with an amazing story. Laura is an engineer, British Army Officer, and now Professional Triathlete. After doing her first triathlon aged 29, she took the plunge and backed herself to turn professional, quitting her corporate job and training full time. She is a four time Iron man champion, a two time top 10 finisher in the world championships and...

Ellie Dickinson is an ex-professional cyclist and new Mum. Ellie joined the British Cycling Talent Academy aged 17, lived and breathed cycling for 6 years, and is now creating her new life out-with the sport. In this episode we discuss: whether the Olympic selection system is an ethical approach, how she dealt with performance pressure, how to find your passion while feeling lost, how she came bac...

Ksenija Selivanova is a pilates instructor and skincare expert. Ksenija is passionate about wellness, specifically maintaining effective skincare and an active lifestyle in a way that suits you and your body. In this episode we discuss, how her mum's natural skincare remedies inspired her, the impact nutrition has on your skin, the fundamental elements that wellness consists off the ultimate skinc...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by interior designer, Bee Osborn. Bee became an interior designer almost by accident after her friends admired her renovation projects and asked her to design their houses. Gradually, she built Osborn Interiors and has now worked on hotels, residential properties, her own renovation projects and begun selling her...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by Sydney based artist, Werner Bronkhorst. Since launching his art business online during lockdown, Werner's artwork has become a global success and ships his masterpieces all over the world after selling out each collection in minutes. You may have seen his viral reels online where he creates 3D ski slopes a...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by Laura Petri, online content creator, fitness and wellness fanatic who lives in Copenhagen. In this episode we discuss: the importance of getting up at the same time everyday, the benefits cold water swimming have on your sleep, energy and endorphins, how to balance limiting your screen-time while building up y...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined professional cyclist, Eva van Agt. Growing up in the Netherlands, Eva quickly became a promising field hockey player, and went to America on a scholarship where she spent 4 years playing professionally. Always harbouring a passion for cycling, she incorporated it into her cross training, but never believed she co...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by personal stylist and fashion model, Numba Pinkerton. Having been recruited by a modelling agency during university, Numba curated her experience in the fashion industry before starting her own style consultancy business, Style Me Flawless. She offers courses on optimising your style, hairstyle, makeup and colo...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I am joined by Annie Stewart, founder of Scottish Homeware Brand, ANTA. Based in the Scottish Highlands, ANTA place a huge emphasis on using local materials in their products, providing employment to locals in the rural highlands, creating products that encapsulate the colours of Scotland, and make long lasting items that wil...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I speak to Lydia Heasman, Fashion Designer at London boutique, Pink City Prints. Expect to learn what it is like to be on a fashion photo shoot, how to deal with creative disagreements, what shape is most flattering for everybody, whether the fashion industry is really like Devil Wears Prada, and much more... Follow me on Ins...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I speak to Tash Bradley, Head of Interior Design and Colour Psychologist at Lick Paints.  Expect to learn what a colour psychologist does, why certain colours make YOU feel calmer, why more choice is not always better, what interior makes you are making, why you should wall paper your ceiling, and much more...  Follow me on I...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some interesting tips and tricks along the way. New episodes out every Monday. In today's episode, I chat to Diane Daniels who runs the Simple Politics online accounts. With over 1 million followers, they navigate the world of politics and break it...

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some interesting tips and tricks along the way. New episodes out every Monday. Rachel Jary is a journalist for Rouleur cycling magazine. Being a former cyclist herself, she is passionate about the developments of the women's peloton, and in this ep...

Welcome to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some inspiring tips and tricks along the way. New episode out every Monday. Flora Beverley is an ultra runner, fitness model and online content creator. In this episode, we talked about the importance of being authentic online, the impact social media has h...