Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews

Samantha Carr talks with Celia Gatward, writer and director of the play School Spirit and Abbey Armitage which is on at The Barn Theatre Club, West Molesey on the 14th to 18th October.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk with Hannah Bartlett, creator of the Jolly Festive Christmas Blog for Christmas ideas, trends, crafts and tips.

Maria McLaren talks with Uta, founder of Nurture and Thrive, a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing food sensitivities. Uta has created an incredible online space designed to make navigating food sensitivities — and everyday choices — easier. Her platform combines honest, relatable writing with practical tools built for real life. www.nurtureandthrive.live.

Jess Contos chats with Mary Hammond, founder of Community Life Magazines, discussing the magazine collective and why she's now handing the reins over so that she can concentrate and develop her new business Life Events Management in association with Sandown Park, ....she will be.kicking off with Christmas in Surrey this November! www.christmasinsurrey.com

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk with Jane Black, owner of the Cobham Book Shop and Jenny Grizinich who have created the inaugural Cobham Literary Festival 11-13th September. A wonderful weekend of events in and around Cobham celebrating all things literary.

Maria McLaren is joined by Cathy Lowe of Weybridge and District Soroptimists, a charity advocating for women’s rights, equality and safety. Cathy had a career in the media and communications industry, specialising in Radio. The Weybridge and District Soroptimists are celebrating their 50th birthday next year and are always looking for women who love to support other women to join them.

Samantha Carr talks with Jo Moseley, is an award winning, bestselling author of 3 books, award winning tiny film maker, speaker, podcaster, panel host and freelance creative. She shares the joy of ageing creatively, bravely, purposefully and of course joyfully!

Samantha Carr talks with Jackie Mitchell, freelance journalist, about her new career as Doris Daydream celebrating the life and music of Doris Day, legendary movie star and singer. She will be bringing The Doris Show to Guildford Fringe Festival on Wednesday September 9th 7.30pm at The Star Inn. The show tells the story of Doris’ life as well as her favourite songs. www.dorisdaydream.com

Samantha Carr talks with Emily Adlard a published audiobook narrator and voice artist who changed direction in midlife and found an unexpected career behind the microphone. She talks about reinvention and some of the challenges she’s faced building a new creative career from scratch. Instagram: emilyadlardnarrates

Samantha Carr talks with Lorna Duddy who won a competition to host her own show on a national radio station! She describes how she ignored her inner critic which was telling her that she would never win and following that she got in touch with Samantha to share her story in order to encourage other midlife women to have a try at achieving their dreams too! Lorna has now joined Brooklands Radio.

Samantha Carr talks with Alicia Kite, a Style Image Consultant and known as the Compression Queen, is also a designer of her own shapewear brand which is the base of your everyday style. A new way to feel confident in your clothes, loved by real women. @aliciakiteshapewear www.aliciakite.com

Jess Contos talks with Zoe Nicholas, model and singer with the Abba tribute band The Fabba Girls! Insta: @zoenicholasmodel @fabbagirls

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talks with Scarlett Black, singer in the Steeling Scarlett Band and the ultimate Amy Winehouse Tribute Band - The Amy Wineglass Band Insta: @surreysoulsinger

Jess Contos talks with Chef Renu B - Renu Ballantine is an acclaimed food industry entrepreneur, consultant, and private chef with a rich background in business and culinary arts. She is a sought-after expert on catering, nutrition, special culinary needs, hospitality, food trends and the industry at large. For more information www.chefrenub.com

Jess Contos talks with Chef Renu B - Renu Ballantine is an acclaimed food industry entrepreneur, consultant, and private chef with a rich background in business and culinary arts. She is a sought-after expert on catering, nutrition, special culinary needs, hospitality, food trends and the industry at large. For more information www.chefrenub.com

Jess Contos talks with Clara Brimblecombe the youngest woman we've interviewed on Just Women, she is bright, creative and ever resourceful with her energetic output....we discuss her art, school days, her hopes, fears and ambitions for the future. Clara is running a photography workshop at Esher Theatre in August.

Samantha Carr talks with Lucinda Hamilton and Nicole Esselen who have created Casa Moja, a home away from home, a space between the space. Daily movement, sound baths and breath work with vibrant nourishing food from their chef. 6 nights in Mombasa, Kenya October 16th - 22nd 2026 @casamoja

Maria McLaren chats with Haley Foale to share insights from her remarkable career as a professional matchmaker, and to talk about how she balances the demands of work and family with real grace and grit. She also opens up about an exciting personal challenge ahead of her: an upcoming trek along the Great Wall of China in support of the CoppaFeel charity.

Samantha Carr talks with Kris Wilkinson Hughes of My Girl My River fame, artist, songwriter, producer, vocalist is producing the best music of her life in midlife. New LP Manifest Good Things out September 4th. Instagram: mygirltheriver

Jess Contos chats to Scarlett Black about her transition from a shy woman into the confident, bold feisty performer she is fronting tribute band The Amy Wineglass Band and her love of recreating the iconic sound, looks and soul of Amy Winehouse.

Samantha Carr talks with Denise O’Dywer, leading UK expert in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology Instagram: @denise_odwyer

Samantha Carr talks with Cat Hayes of Totally Tangerine Cookery, encouraging people of all ages to experience the joys of cooking. @totallytangerinecookery

Sharon Goodenough talks with Karen Turner a multi-award-winning artist whose oil paintings are about – and for – people tired of shrinking themselves to fit. Based in Suffolk,she is part of the family of artists on BBC One's Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey. Alongside her studio practice she runs Go Large, helping professional women artists build visibility and sell work on their own terms...

Jess Contos chats with Nicole Barden Co-Director and Head of Sales of MLM concerts LTD has been with the company for 10 years. Acting as a promoter and agent for a variety of artists, she has developed unique relationships with all venues to create curated artistes/band tours and loves the entertainment industry...her ethos.... 'it's only rock n roll but I like it' Mick Jagger

Samantha Carr talks to Liza Pulman, Olivier Award winning stage actress, member of Fascinating Aida and Joe Stilgo are currently on a national tour of their show, Hooray For Hollywood! Liza is a critically acclaimed singer, actress and comedienne and she shares the stories behind the movie songs as well as brilliantly performing them - it is a sparkling and joyful evening! Find the tour dates: www...