Liberté - Free to Be

Welcome back to the new 2021 series and I’m really excited to be kicking off the first episode talking with somebody that is fondly called the Queen of podcasting, Anna Parker Naples .  Anna is a global bestselling author of ‘Podcasting with Impact’ and ‘Get Visible’, both books of which I can highly recommend.  She's also the host of an no.1 international podcast ‘ Entrepreneurs Get Vis...

I'm excited to catch up with Jo Moseley @HealthyHappy50 for the review show as Jo was my very first guest on the podcast back in 2018.  A lot has happened since I last spoke with Jo about her rekindled love for exercise, challenges and mini adventures. She has discovered a passion for paddle boarding and last year became the first woman to stand up paddle board Coast to Coast .  Jo perfe...

Join me for the last episode of Out of the Bubble podcast for 2020. This week is a slightly different episode as I am joined by my guest Michelle Cowan, founder of Justo Software, to take a look back and review four of my past guests. Michelle shares her own story as we look at how we can all relate to the women's stories shared here and what we can take away from listening to each others personal...

Those of you that have been listening to this podcast for a while will know how passionate I am about seeing more diversity in the media and fashion industry so I was delighted to be joined by one of the Models of Diversity ambassador and model Alison Cline Williams. Alison started a new career 8 months ago at the age of 46 and I love seeing how passionate she is to be part of the conversation of...

Bernadette Gledhill has become a well known name in the Yorkshire fashion industry and after hearing her name mentioned in many conversations over the years I knew I had to meet her. If you've ever visited the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate and enjoyed the fabulous fashion shows then it's time to hear about the woman behind them. Bernadette started modelling at the age of 14 and has carved a su...

Hands up if you love to sing in the shower or turn the volume up in the car for a good old sing along? I definitely do!  Time to meet Sophie Garner who is an experienced singer, performer and educator, with over twenty years’ experience of bringing music, energy and confidence to the stage, the public and to youth. Her passion for singing and bringing people together is infectious and she can...

I had a lovely message from a listener recently who told me she really  enjoyed listening to the podcast but was divorce a key theme to my guests. It hasn't been a conscious decision but I guess as divorce figures for the over 40's is increasing in the UK it is a reflection of todays society. Audrey Zeitoun is a life coach that helps women re-discover themselves after break ups or divorce and...

Why do women find it so difficult to talk about money? Are you on top of your finances or do you bury your head in the sand? I joined Peace Together Money coach Claire Sweet to find out how she is helping ambitious women take control of their money and plan for a better future. Knowing where to access financial help and advice can often be a daunting process and leave many feeling intimidated. Cla...

Sara Tasker is one of the first instagram sensations and her writing , creativity and story telling is honest, beautiful and inspiring.  Sara's podcast #hashtagauthentic was the very first podcast I listened to and I have walked many miles dog walking listening to her and gaining inspiration and knowledge.  Sara's describes herself as "40% photographer, 40% writer, 30% business coach and...

Lucy McCarraher is one of the UK's leading book mentors and she is passionate about helping other women share their stories and claim their authority through the power of a book. Her own life story is quite incredible and I left our conversation determined to keep a more open mind toward my career. Lucy is someone who has embraced change and it has lead to many different directions with surprising...

Hands up if you've lost a few hours on Righmove looking at French properties after watching Dick and Angel on Escape to the Chateau. I'm sure I'm not the only one to share those dreams!  Todays episode is with Debbie Bell , owner of Chateau Gioux in the rural Limousin region of France, who along with her partner Nigel Lawson, turned their dreams in to reality.  I loved talking with Debbi...

I had the pleasure of meeting Rita Hraiz in 2018 modelling for her beautiful ethical fashion clothing collection, Mudra.com and when I found out more about her life journey I knew she was someone I wanted to share with you.  Rita is a ceremony holder, ageless wisdom teacher, visionary artist and founder of the sustainable ethical fashion brand Mudra clothing. Rita travels around the worl...

What better way to celebrate my 50th birthday year than to go solo on the 50th episode of the Out of the Bubble podcast. I am well aware that I should have started the entire podcast series with a little bit more about me and it's often the case that we can be great at sharing other peoples stories and often forget to tell our own. So what better way to celebrate the 50th podcast episode with a ge...

I have a triple dose of inspiration for you this week and I had so much fun talking with the three women behind The Enterprise Collective, Caroline Smith, Louise Kemp and Bee Clayton.  I first attended one of the Enterprise Collective networking events in 2019 and although nervous about walking in to a room full of strangers and suffering with imposter syndrome I quickly relaxed and have made...

Todays episode comes with a trigger warning as we will be discussing suicide and the impact it has on those left behind. Helen Garlick is a writer from Yorkshire who now lives in Sussex. She has just completed a memoir on family secrets and suicide, 'No Place to Lie' which will be published next February. Her story featured on Woman's' Hour earlier this year. Helen now spends time highlighting the...

As someone who has battled grey hair since my teenager years and finally embraced my grey at 45 I'm always keen to champion fellow grey-haired women. Jayne Mayled has been on my guest wish list since I started the podcast so I was delighted to finally get the chance to talk with her. Jayne is the founder of the hair care brand White Hot Hair. White Hot Hair is an independent, UK based hair care br...

It's guests like this weeks episode that offer so much inspiration for women of all ages. I joined Siobhan Daniels during lockdown, over on Zoom, from her camper van. Siobhan retired last year and at 60 she is determined to knock down some of those stereotypical portrayals of the retired woman. She sold her home and invested in a motorhome to travel around the UK. I had so much to talk about with...

*Trigger warning. This episode discusses domestic and financial abuse. I feel so privileged to be able to interview so many inspiring women for the podcast and sometimes their stories stop you in your tracks, todays guest is definitely one of those women. I can't thank Rebecca Beattie enough for sharing her story. Rebecca Beattie is the founder of ethical clothing brand Aways B U , as well as bein...

How often do you hear people who have a great idea for a new business but then don't carry it forward and do anything about it?  Meet Alex Pluthero who is the founder of Wear My Freedom , a new bra brand creating the "worlds comfiest D+ wire free Freedom Bra." I had the pleasure of modelling for the brand earlier this year and as I'm a 34G I can definitely vouch for how comfy they are! Alex s...

When I first started the podcast my guests were strictly over 40 but I quickly realised how limiting that is because we can all learn so much from one another regardless of our age. I'm joined by Mahalia Handley who is a model and activist creating waves in the industry. Mahalia has worked with top brands across the world with her famous curves and spunky personality. She hit the press with her su...

Welcome back to a brand new series of Out of the Bubble and once again I have fabulous line up of inspiring women for you. My first guest is has so many strings to her bow it's hard to know where to start! Susan Burrell is the author of Live an Empowered Life, Empowering Chats podcast host and public speaker. Susan is an intuitive healer and offers spiritual guidance for those who are at a crossro...

Welcome to my last guest of this Series,  Charlotte Griffths. Charlotte is a former model and the head of my model agency, Bridge models in London. It's going to be fun turning the tables on Charlotte and finding our more about the woman behind one of the UK's top Curve model agencies. Topics covered- Charlotte's personal experiences as a model  Pressures models face in the industry The...

This weeks guest is a lady I knew I wanted on right from the beginning so I am delighted that we've finally managed to find time in her busy schedule during lockdown to make this happen.  Grace Fodor is the founder of the pro-age make up brand Studio10 . for those that have never heard of the brand I can hand on heart recommend their products as I use most of them every day.  The make up...

When I first met Samantha McNamara at an Enterprise collective networking event. I listened with great interest about her acupuncture practice, The Acupuncture Place in Pocklington. I was intrigued to find out more, not only about her business but about Samantha's personal journey to get here. Samantha has had an extensive career in the beauty industry and made the impressive decision to follow he...

Welcome back to another Out of the Bubble interview.    Sometimes you come across someone whose mere presence commands attention in a room and leaves you with a lasting impression and todays' guest is one of those women.   Dani Wallace is the founder of the I Am The Queen Bee movement and has turned her life experiences into positives and now helps other women through her coach...