A Thousand Words with Allie + Claire: Recent Episodes
Claire Basiuk + Allie Nicholls
Allie, a casting director living in London and Claire, a Wedding and Lifestyle photographer living in Manchester ask their guests to select 5 photos that have affected or define their life's journey so far. Reminiscing the memories, thoughts and feelings behind those photographs and how sometimes all may not be what it seems. This podcast aims to show how photography can not only be a fun nostalgic trip into our past but also a therapeutic medium of discovery and documentary. Highlighting its ever changing use within our world and the deep routed personal connection it has.
1.04 - ”I do want to be their friend'
Guest - Katie Thistleton
Radio 1 DJ, presenter and author
Katie’s 5 picks reveal the unexpected journey her professional career has taken, how her family are such an supportive backbone for her; and how self reflection has allowed her to build confidence professionally and personally.
Amazing insights into Katie’s career progression, what drives her to do the work she does and how she will always be Katie from Ashton.
PODCAST INSTAGRAM - @a.thousand.words.podcast
Georgia's Instagram - @katiethistleton
1.03 - ”I think I just saw a face'
Guest - Georgia Taylor-Brown
Our first official podcast guest and it's 2020 Women's World Triathlete Champion, Georgia Taylor-Brown.
Her 5 picks show us the highs and lows of training to become a full-time athlete; the physical and mental hurdles she has had to face. How her career nearly finished before it had started, and why that is also one of the biggest learning curves to have ever happened.
Most importantly; she discusses how she deals with limited baggage allowance and large competition trophies.
PODCAST INSTAGRAM - @a.thousand.words.podcast
Georgia's Instagram - @georgiatb
1.02 - “I call it my Nangy walk”
Guest - ALLIE NICHOLLS
On this episode we delve into the archives of Allie's photo album, and discuss how emotions are a symbolic part of her selection journey. The important impact one persons belief in her decision about university gave Allie the confidence to create adventures and memories that play a huge part in who she is as a person today; and how all men seem to look good in Photo Booth photo's
PODCAST INSTAGRAM - @a.thousand.words.podcast
Allie's Instagram - @aalion
1.01 - “OH TO STILL WEAR DUNGAREES”
Guest - CLAIRE BASIUK
**On this show we delve into the archives of Claire’s photo album, and discuss how she recognises her Dad’s influence on her photography. How she created a separate family album just of photos of herself; how she used photography to deal with her Mum’s cancer diagnosis and how all of this has impacted how she works today as a photographer.
PODCAST INSTAGRAM - @a.thousand.words.podcast
Claire's Instagram - @clairebasiuk**