The Braw and The Brave

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. PLEASE NOTE: Contains strong language. Episode 64 is in conversation with Fakie Apparel. Creating an incredible streetwear brand, brothers Paul and Mark McMonagle have cultivated a community through their love of skateboarding. Boasting Glasgow’s first indoor skateboarding shop, Fakie SB welcomes all walks of life through their d...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Please Note: Contains strong language. **Mental Health is discussed in this episode. You can access help and mental health advice from: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ Episode 63 is with Kat who is the brains, talent and more importantly, the heart behind...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 62 I chat to hillwalker and keen adventurer Iona Rendall. Building and nurturing a huge community of likeminded people, Iona shares her passion for hillwalking and the great outdoors, inspiring others to give it a go. From scaling three peaks in Morocco to taking on a hill in her lunch break, Iona has found her thing a...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 61 is in conversation with Composer and Sound Designer Gary Cameron. Working extensively with a number of national theatre companies and organisations, a lifelong love for music drives his absolute dedication to his craft. Collaboration in the creative process extends to his work with youth theatres, inspiring young peopl...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. PLEASE NOTE: Contains strong languauge In Episode 60 I chat with Rich Copeland aka The Wee Baker. Passionate about baking and it's therapeutic benefits, Rich began to share his incredible story (and his bread!) to inspire and support others who have suffered spinal chord injuries as he has. Enjoy! * Depression is discussed in thi...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 59 is in conversation with Jakub Arendarik of Visual Creativity. A videographer and photographer, Jakub combines his love for story telling, travelling and connecting with people. Following a passion involves hard work, developing new skills and a healthy dose of trial and error which Jakub embraces wholeheartedly as he n...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Please note: Contains strong language. Episode 57 is in conversation with Siobhan McKenna founder of ReJean Denim. Established in May 2018, ReJean works with 100% reclaimed fabrics in a bid to reduce the need for new fabric production. Workwear inspired, Siobhan’s creations are bespoke wardrobe staples that will work in every clo...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. ‘Scotland The BrawBrave’ is a mini series celebrating the many wonderful traditions of Bonnie Scotland. From kilts to bagpipes, Highland dance to Hogmanay, we’ll meet the folks who are preserving these beloved customs, giving insight in to the tales and the #brawbrave yins behind them. Meet Laura Boyle a Champion Highland dancer...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 56 I chat to DJ and Producer Rebecca Vasmant about her love for music, the dedication to her craft and the jazz community she has nurtured in her beloved Glasgow. Performing globally at events such as Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Festival in Switzerland and Sete, Glasgow Jazz Festival, Jazz Cafe London, Kasheme Zurich,...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 55 is in conversation with none other than photographer Simon Murphy. Winner of the prestigious Portrait of Britain Award run by the British Journal of Photography, Simon has photographed an array of celebrities and notable figures including The Dalai Lama, John Hurt and Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream but it is the imag...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 54 is in conversation with actor Isabelle Joss. With 20 years experience in the industry, working in theatre, TV, film & radio, Izzy recounts the many adventures of life as an actor. From playing a pregnant cricket to starring in some of the Britain’s most iconic dramas, Izzy explains what it’s like to embody the many cha...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 53 (the first of 2020!) I chat with TV and Radio Presenter Jennifer Reoch. From STV's Live at Five to the Scottish Children's Lottery and more recently, Heart Scotland's DriveTime show, Jennifer is not a stranger to taking on new challenges, working hard and generally being a great human! With a law degree, a Miss Scot...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. *Contains some strong language* 'The Thingymabobs' became a feature of the podcast in 2019, with the last question I asked every guest being 'What's your favourite Scottish word or phrase?'. Here are some of the wonderful answers given and the reasons why my braw guests love the Scots patter so much. Enjoy! BrawBraveisms by: Amy...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. A look back at the first year of The Braw and The Brave with so many interesting and inspiring guests sharing their stories, wisdom and everything in between. If you haven't yet listened to all 50 episodes from 2019, here's a sneak peek at all the creative, courageous and simply captivating conversations had. The Braw and The Bra...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 50 I chat with singer songwriter and Legion Scotland Sweetheart Amy Hawthorn. Appearing on BBC One's The Voice earlier in 2019, we chat about the many adventures Amy has had thus far in her career and the trials and tribulations of pursuing your passion in life. Enjoy! * Contains some strong language* Website https://a...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 49 I chat with designer Niki Jones. Following a successful career designing for both Habitat and Wedgwood, in 2009 Niki embarked on a new adventure establishing her own textiles company. With an emphasis on preserving traditional crafts and techniques, her unique designs are handcrafted in India, with attention to deta...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 48 I chat with Olympus UK Ambassador photographer Martina Govindraj, known as YesZebra. Combining her love of travel and live music, Martina experiences the world through a lens creating the most incredible imagery. Discovering a passion and talent for photography at a young age, it has taken her around the world, allo...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 47 is in conversation with The Scottish Jazz Awards Best Vocalist 2019, Georgia Cecile. From singing at family gatherings to performing sell-out gigs at festivals and prestigious music events across the country, Georgia follows in the footsteps of her jazz pianist grandfather Gerry Smith, to pursue her passion in life. En...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. PLEASE NOTE: Contains some strong language In Episode 46 I chat with Glasgow based artist Ross Muir. Painting was not his first love but in discovering a talent for it, Ross has honed his craft over the last decade to become one of the country's most celebrated artists. His iconic remake of Van Gogh's self portrait titled 'Square...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 45 I sit down with a true Glasgow hero, George Parsonage. Coined ‘The Riverman’, his lifelong work with The Glasgow Humane Society saving lives, promoting water safety & conserving the River Clyde & it’s bonnie banks, continues the incredible work & legacy that his father left behind. George is also an artist, having s...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 44 I chat with Interior Designer Terian Tilston. A former solicitor, Terian decided to finally follow her innate creativity and lifelong passion for transforming spaces, appearing on BBC Two's 'Interior Design Masters' in 2019. We chat colour, considered consumerism and the power of visualising what we want from life....

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 43 I chat with Actor and Director Julie Brown. Co-Artistic Director of theatre company Random Accomplice, Julie talks of her decision to retrain after years of working in insurance to follow her passion for the arts that had been briefly sparked in her youth. Writing, devising, directing and performing all over the UK...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 42 I chat with the creatives behind Bundu Media, Will Gardner and Rich Copeland. Working collaboratively with their clients to produce bespoke content, passion for their craft fuels their attention to detail and a need to tell genuine stories. Unearthing both their own unique stories, we chat about the importance and p...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 41 I sit down with Linzi Dunlevy who after being diagnosed with psoriasis made it her mission to support other sufferers by blogging about her experience of living with the condition. Linzi is passionate about contributing to an online community of people dealing with psoriasis, both highlighting the difficulties she h...

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. In Episode 40 I sit down with creator of The Ardblair Stones, Charlie Blair Oliphant. A farm to run and the obligation to preserve important family traditions, Charlie decided to form these nine concrete spheres, to not only establish a new tradition at the Highland Games he hosts but also, in a bid to give everyone the opportuni...