Women Making Waves Podcast

Welcome to Women Making Waves Christmas Special! Singer songwriter Wildcard divulges her magic Italian Christmas pasta recipe that only her Mamma knows best! Musical artist Ellie Dixon kicks off her favourite festive song and you really won't believe what she wants for a Christmas present... Dr Lynn Asante-Asare loves her advent calendar, Christmas preparation and terrible Christmas movies; And si...

Councillor Anna Smith is Leader of Cambridge City Council. This energetic fascinating woman talks about her time at Oxford, her work in education and how she got into politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morag Styles is Professor of Children’s Poetry at Homerton College, Cambridge. Morag has an infectious passion for children’s poetry, and loves to work with teachers to help them inspire children to read and write poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Hannah Ross has just published a book this year exploring the history of women, who broke with convention and cycled their way to freedom.  Hannah Ross’s book Revolutions is inspirational. A celebratory book that introduces us to the forgotten women who took a bike and literally cycled their way through convention and smashed through boundaries.  Lots of these women were told, in...

Polly Ingham-Watts is General Manager of Wimpole Estate.   Enthusiastic and totally engaged in her work, Polly talks to Jan Moore about managing the massive 3,000 acres Wimpole estate with its house, farm, gardens and visitor centre.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Patricia Fara is an historian of science whose area of interest includes the role of women in science. Jan Moore chats to her about her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet acclaimed pianist Brenda Lucas Ogdon, widow of John Ogdon. Brenda has released an album Ravel que j'aime and is donating her royalties to homeless charity Shelter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​As a consultant, a proud mother of two, and a firm advocate for helping children, Rebecca Maddix has a track record of excellence in raising standards for Early Years Settings. She says she enjoys working with like-minded individuals who want the best outcome for children.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Eatock is best known for being the driving force behind the band Flaming June and who has recently learned that she has ADHD. Rebecca Champ is an Integrative Contemporary Clinical Psycho-therapist and Coach, and the Executive Director of ADDapt Ability. Rebecca says her passion is to help individuals with ADHD discover how to design lives they love to live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Imogen Grant talks about her experience at the Tokyo Olympics, painting a vivid picture of life in the Olympic village and the heartbreak of missing out on the medals by a whisker, and Kat Lee Ryan writer and lead singer of The Fabulous Red Diesel talks about the show she has written about her sister who committed suicide. Sparkly Bird, is a positive and unique experience with musicians, a dancer...

In this episode of Women making waves we meet Jo Moseley and Beverley Lawrence Beech. Having suffered a poor experience when giving birth Beverley Lawrence Beech picked up the mantle of maternity rights and has been a fierce advocate for the improvement of women's birth rights for 45 years. Jo Moseley describes herself as a joy encourager, a beach cleaner and a midlife adventurer! Jo became the fi...

Imogen Grant is a star in the rowing world.  She became hooked on rowing at Cambridge University, and was in the winning boat race team two years running.  Imogen is now in the Team GB Olympic rowing squad for this summer's Games in Tokyo, and we were lucky enough to catch up with her before she left for Japan.  Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was the first sickle cell and thalassa...

In this episode of Women Making Waves we chat to world renowned vocal coach to the stars, Annabel Williams. Annabel has worked on The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and I Can See Your Voice. We hear her fascinating story and how she wants you to benefit from her techniques. And, we eavesdrop on a conversation by two women about their very different experiences at Cambridge University. Au...

Julia Sang, a one-woman campaigner whose aim is to make streets a safer place for children and older residents; and Forget Shareka and Anke Adams talk about CAMFED, who supported Forget throughout her secondary and higher education. Forget is now an entrepreneur and one of the charity’s many success stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet Faye Holland and Lorenza Wildcard. Faye is a well-known entrepreneur who not only makes changes but makes breakthroughs too. Wildcard had never written a song in her life but was inspired to pen a song. Within 24 hours of it being on the internet a music producer wanted her to record a single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabella Moore CBE tells the fascinating story of her life, running her successful translation business and how she is now helping older women entrepreneurs. Paula Kerr recovered from rigorous cancer treatment with the help of exercise and a healthy diet.  She shares tips with the rest of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of lockdown Linda and Suzie feel like a change of image.  So we chat to well known make-up artist Hannah Martin, who has worked with royalty and iconic actresses and is currently part of TV show 10 years younger in 10 days.   And we hear from Dr. Georgia Kaufmann about her time as one of the first 39 women students at Queens' College Cambridge, her life in a Brazillian...

Women Making Waves brings you crime writer Alison Bruce who talks about her life and her writing, and lawyer turned electrician Cathy Cockin couldn't be happier with her career switch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bit of an unusual situation! We were interviewed by Tony Barnfield for Sunday Supplement. It was odd being on the receiving end :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kay King, a birth activist, fundraiser and project manager for maternity sector charities. Kay is campaigning to restore adequate indemnity insurance that is required for independent midwives to practise. Kay talks about her life as a doula and the campaign Childbirth Choices Matter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missionary Irene Manley has spent most of her life helping those who have become disenfranchised in Nepal and Mongolia. Irene talks about her life and paints a vivid picture of what it’s like to live and work in these extraordinary cultures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet singer songwriter Anita Gabrielle who has produced an EP which will raise funds for research into Parkinson’s Disease. Anita has been working in the music industry since the 1980’s and has spent her life fighting against injustices; And Yvonne Witter, a leader of the Peak District Mosaic group and an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion who dedicates most of her free time to encouraging bl...

We meet singer songwriter Anita Gabrielle who has produced an EP which will raise funds for research into Parkinson’s Disease. Anita has been working in the music industry since the 1980’s and has spent her life fighting against injustices; One of the songs on Anita Gabrielle’s latest EP describes how her parents met in Brussels at the end of the war. Linda and Suzie chatted to this dyna...

Yvonne Witter, a leader of the Peak District Mosaic group and an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion who dedicates most of her free time to encouraging black and minority ethnic groups to step outside the city and enjoy nature.  Yvonne loves being outdoor and as leader of the Peak District Mosaic Group and an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion, is a strong advocate for encouraging people t...

We thought it was the perfect time of year to talk about fitness, because lots of us set goals to improve our fitness regime, and our next guest can help you do just that. Amber Brammah gave up her career in banking in order to become a fitness trainer. And she’s loving it - with Love Fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.