THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast

LIVE and Direct ! One of Glasgows Finest Comedians- He's done it all , DJ star, professional footballer, TV Presenter, Care giver to his brother, and Double glazing Window Salesman how all of this influenced his career and why Comedy is the most satisfying thing he has ever done....! Thanks to FLOOR TOM for sound production.

Award winning Journalist and Author, Anthea Rowan, based in Kenya, has written the most poignant and moving account of the last memories with her mother, who was suffering Alzheimers/ dementia. Anthea also writes columns for many newspapers and magazines, including Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post and The Irish Times . Here she talks about how the Book came about and how she managed to con...

It's the unique location of Burgh Island Hotel, only accessible when the tide is out , that ensures its exclusivity – It's no surprise that this Art deco gem was once a favoured retreat of Agatha Christie, Noel Coward and more recently Joan Collins. Hear how owner/ custodian  Giles Fuchs took it over in 2018 and relishes his role at  the helm of this glamorous resort.  Also other favourite...

Can there be any more of a Dream Lifestyle than running your own Cult Champagne store in Old Antibes, on the French Riviera? A chat with Lauren de Fonton, former water skiing champion, on how her unique chic business Fonton Champagne has grown and how it has developed in just a couple of years. Thanks to Floor tom for sound production.

Straddling three of Italy's most revered Hotels : Domenico Colella has worked in Italys top tiered palaces for more than 3 decades, Meeting him at the fabled St Regis in Florence, its fascinating to hear his view on working as a hotel manager here and also around the country. A favourite Hotel of Queen Victoria also loved by Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Bill Clinton and Rolling Stones, Keith Ric...

Maverick of the Ocean, young surfer Ben Larg took to surfing almost as soon as he could walk, brought up on the beautiful island of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides, by surfing loving Dad and family, he  was under18 Champion of Scotland when he was just 12. He has competed all over the world from Japan to Ireland and surfed the biggest wave Nazareh in Portugal. Now sponsored by Red Bull he is already...

Author and Photographer of stunning new Book CADAQUES , RADERE DES TAULELL, Jose Ignacio Piris, Cadaques has always attracted some of the most unique talented and creative artists from around the world- None more supremely reigning than Salvador Dali himself, who lived here for most of his life. Creating many iconic artworks inspired by the small town that overlooks the mediterranean. Such a capti...

An insight into the Life of superfunny and talented comedian: Sean Collins - How he came to be a comedian, on smoking weed cutting out drinking, dealing with elderly parents, dealing with kids and the joys of being out on the road as a comedian for more than 30 years... Thank you @ Floor Tom for post production.

ABOVE DECK....... In the fantastical world of luxury iconic Hotels – even the bar staff life is pretty jetset – Straddling a world between the exotic paradises of Sardinia one half of the year and the winter haven of Gstaad Switzerland, the other Massimo Savoni has a charmed life and one of a growing breed of young hotelier staff that oscillate between two places. Catering to the glitterati custom...

How to do it all, writing, coaching, and more! Award winning writer, Isabel Ashdown talks about writing, how to deal with Imposter Syndrome, her favourite perfumes and hotels and much more... Thanks to Floor Tom for Post Production

The iconic palace Hotel in Biarritz - first created in 1855 by Napoleon III for his wife Empress Eugenie, this building has been a Hotel since 1905 - still attracts the creme de la creme of society , from Movie Stars to Royalty and Heads of State. Hear a little bit more of this fascinating history and the ins and out of the Hotel , and all the celebrity visits and details from the charming hotel m...

Can a creative writing degree lead to becoming a successful published bona fide author? For novelist Louise Hare studying an MA at University of Birkbeck was just the ticket that allowed her to become a fully fledged writer and  leave her job in the travel Industry. Now  having just had her third book published Harlem after Midnight, She looks set to garner even further success. Hear how she manag...

How a childhood passion for horses led to a lucrative career as an equestrian artist - The beautiful artworks of Georgea Blakey pay homage to her love of horses and are now on show at the Osborne Studio Gallery in Belgravia . Hear how she dedicated her life and work to horses from such a young age, learning to ride in Central London at Hans Crescent Mews, at just 6 years old whilst living with her...

Hear the fascinating story of Chioma Okereke, how she came to write her second novel based in the floating slum of Makoko, "Water Baby" and where some people call the Venice of Africa. In Chioma's book, set near Lagos, Nigeria, a nineteen-year-old girl, Baby, yearns for an existence where she can escape the future her father has planned for her. With opportunities scarce, Baby jumps...

Who knew the amazing story of Artist, James McBey , born in a tiny village in Aberdeenshire, to a single mother, he then became one of most lauded Artists of the 20th Century? Married to an American he spent much of his life in Morocco, and painted the King of Egypt and Lawrence of Arabia amongst others. A new look on the fascinating life of the artist often compared to Whistler and Rembrandt , ca...

Best selling Swedish Author and Psychiatrist Dr Anders Hansen chats about his latest Book, "How to Focus in a world that wants to distract you" The key factors that you need to address to help you keep your focus in this fast moving attention pulling world. Also he speaks on the creative advantages of ADHD, and how exercise can increase your attention span. Thanks to Floor Tom for post p...

Having a regular sauna can have huge health benefits , like a 60% drop in Alzheimers and increasing your life expectancy and mobility. As a new phenomenon of growing pop up saunas around the UK is being seen, Tessa Williams chats with Kirstie Carver, founder of the inspiring Soul Water Sauna on Portobello Beach and hears how the superb Beach sauna came into being and of all the benefits wild cold...

Fantastic new book on the women behind the Rolling Stones, Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithful, et al and how they influenced the Rolling Stones and were an integral part of their success. Chat with Author and Poet Elizabeth Winder about the idea behind the book and the research and writing. Thank you to Floor Tom for Post Production.

Meeting Brad Pitt, his Mom's sex life, tinder and hinge hook ups, Dementia, how to be the best at demeaning a date on demand, what covid did to the Comedy world, seeing the funny side of life .... constantly, The incredible Amos Gill and his rant on life in the fast lane of comedy and how he changed careers from Lawyer to Comedian with amazing results. Recorded live at the EDINBURGH FESTIVAL,...

World travelled Air Pilot , qualified hypnotist , swimming instructor , janitor - is there anything Ian Robertson hasn't done? With an array of fascinating experiences behind him - his latest Book : Equinox on Arran a thriller based on Isle of Arran explores a new side to the idyllic Scottish island. Listen in to details on how this amazing book came about and also more on Ian’s travels around...

"When life throws you a curved ball never give up on yourself" Such is the mantra of best selling author and dementia advocate Wendy Mitchell. Now having two Honorary Doctorates and two Sunday Times Best sellers all since she was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the tender age of 58 she has proven wrong those that deem dementia is the final boarding call on life. Wendy's lust f...

Sandra Howard has led a fascinating life from her days as a leading Fashion Model over many decades, she has also met some of the most iconic people in history, there are perhaps only a handful of people in the world that can say they have had the chance to have dinner with Marilyn Monroe, also meeting JFK and Jackie Kennedy and Frank Sinatra. Yet Sandra Howard is one of the most down to earth, gr...

The Fashion Label GHOST created by Tanya Sarne –was a global brand that pioneered the chic bohemian look of the 90s… THE  Style for the youth who wanted to relax and be comfortable in easy, elegant fashion that didn’t take itself too seriously and that never creased.  On the Catwalk their designs were modelled by Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Neneh Cherry,  Rachel Weisz, and more. Hear Tanya Sarne, t...

Who says you cant have more than one career in lifetime? Hugely successful as a Fashion Designer, Nicole Farhi had her own eponymous label for more than 40 years in London and started off as the creative part of French Connection, Nicole Farhi was a worldwide success and her clothes were worn by many leading personalities from Cate Blanchett to Colin Firth. Born in Nice she moved to Paris aged 18...

What do Meghan Markle, Kate Moss, Alicia Keys all have in common? They all flock to seek the benefits of the Nichola Joss Facial... Renowned around the world, Nichola has also invented her very own Inner Facial. Hear her talk all about the benefits of natural skin care and massage  and what you can do yourself to keep your skin in tip top condition and also how to look after your hair. THANKS to F...