Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual Interviews: Recent Episodes
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Samantha Carr talks to Lorelei Hopkins and Karen Crompton, artists from Bluehouse Artspace in Esher are exhibiting there with seven emerging and established artists for the 2024 Surrey Artists Open Studios In June. The Bluehouse Art Space provides the community with a place to collect art, exhibit work, meet artists and foster expression plus make art in a creative space.Instagram @bluehouse_artspace www.bluehouseartspace.com
Jo McGowan talks to Kimberley Taylor of Pink Giraffe Marketing helps businesses get clarity on who, why and when you should be marketing to your potential clients, giving them a razor sharp focus on the channels they should be using and what support they actually do need, rather than a one size fits all approach to marketing your business. Kimberley's enthusiasm for marketing is infectious! pinkgiraffemarketing.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Sarah Austin who formed the Really Helpful Club in 2014, a free network of positive like-minded people coming together to connect, share ideas, experiences and trusted recommendations.
Ivana O’Brien talks to Peju ‘The Spark’ Abuchi author of A Poetic Odyssey of Proclamations: 31 ways to sow, grow and flow goodness into your life. “I am healing the world, one stage at a time, through the power of poetry” LinkedIn - Peju “The Spark” Abuchi, Instagram @powerful.poetic.presence https://pejuabuchi.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Emma Newburn of Share the Load VA who takes care of your business or personal administration remotely. She helps businesses get hours back, allowing you the time and freedom to focus on the things that are most important to you enabling you achieve your goals. With over 25 years of experience supporting Directors, business owners and busy people, it was great to hear about the multiple tasks and projects Emma can help businesses with. https://sharetheload.org.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Carmen DiTrana, representing ASEA Cellular Health, a breakthrough biotechnology company that is changing the landscape of healthcare and wellbeing. 'Teaching people how their bodies can heal from the inside out. carmenwellness.info@gmail.com and website address to ASEA www.shopasea.com/CarmenDiTrana
Jo McGowan talks to Fran Willoughby the Mojo Motivator who specialises in providing personalised and results-driven motivation strategies. Through dynamic coaching, innovative workshops, and transformative resources, she empowers individuals to overcome challenges, set audacious goals, and unleash your inner mojo. This approach is rooted in positivity, resilience, and a deep understanding of the unique journeys each person undertakes. Fran is also launching a new podcast, Mojo Revival. https://www.mojo-motivator.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Maggs Latter an arts consultant and speaker. Her roles have included arts development officer at Elmbridge Borough Council and she was a founder member of the Barn Theatre Club, West Molesey in 1973. She is currently on the board of trustees for the RC Sherriff Arts Trust and is on the Surrey speaker circuit. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggs-latter-1a76252b
Jackie Mitchell talks to Evie Pagliarulo is a transformation coach, who helps clients to achieve significant success and accomplishments. Areas covered include stress and anxiety reduction, creating improved work / life balance and providing a greater clarity on life and career progression. https://www.eviemaria.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sarah Rawlins an abstract and community artist, working with acrylics, oils and watercolours. She runs workshops and art classes, as is a volunteer and member of ArtCan. She has a passion for textiles and is a founder member of The GladRags Gang at West Horsley Place and was a finalist for Surrey Artist of the Year 2023. https://sarahrawlins-artist.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Rianna Farbey managing director of Omni Academy of Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics, based in Walton on Thames. It is launching hair and beauty workshops for 14 to 16 year olds during the summer school holidays and has an open event on June 8th. https://www.omniacademy.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles is a professional musician, singer, author and composer. Her career includes a one woman show “My Name is Barbra” about Barbra Streisand and she produces her own music concerts. She has published her first cookbook “The Demerara Heart Cookbook” and is writing the second. She is also a teacher of piano and singing. www.planetgiles.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Rhona Ness a spiritual life coach and a Reiki Master and Teacher. She has been working with Reiki energy for over 15 years and is passionate about how it can heal on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. She recently started offering Reiki Drum Sessions on a one to one basis and in groups. https://www.rhonaness.com/
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Joanna Gronkowska an EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) instructor, Personal Trainer and Cryotherapy specialist, who owns and runs the first ever EMS studio in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Full body EMS training stimulates all the major muscle groups simultaneously to help achieve a fit and toned look. www.treatmentsbyjoanna.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Alex Hughes a consultant specialising in helping small business owners demystify how they can ‘sow the seed of sustainability’ with efficient and effective solutions. “Sustainability is no longer a ‘buzz’ word and is something we all need to take seriously in every decision we make to help build a greener planet together,” she says. https://auxiliumconsulting.co.uk/sustainability-for-busines
Samantha Carr talks to Hilary Biggs trained as an engineer at the University of Cambridge before her corporate career with Rover Group, Whirlpool Europe and Laird Group plc. She now supports smaller businesses to improve productivity, performance and profits. She is a member of the Team GB Age Group team, 2023 European Champion and World Championships silver medallist. Hilarybriggs.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Anna Florio, tarot card reader and emotional wellbeing coach specialising in helping women to rebuild their lives after narcissistic or toxic relationships. Eliminating the poisonous seeds of false beliefs that have been implanted and breaking the cycle so you can thrive.Annaflorio.com
Ivana O'Brien talks to Sandrine Olmi a Registered Nutritional Therapist and a Certified Mind, Body, Eating Coach. She helps women address gut health issues to restore energy. She does this by sharing evidence-based nutrition advice, by offering friendly support as well as simple yet delicious meal ideas. https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk/
Ivana O'Brien talks to Katie Queue is a gifted psychic medium and life coach, who has a unique background in both the corporate and spirituality world. With over 20 years of experience head-hunting for several large companies on a global scale. She bridges the gap between the corporate and spiritual worlds, having carved an impressive corporate career alongside an illustrious spiritual calling. www.katiequeue.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Elizabeth Goddard an emotional abuse specialist, who runs Inner Healing Sanctuary. She is a “woundologist” and specialises in transformation healing for emotional wounds. https://www.innerhealingsanctuary.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Alice Fowler author of a debut collection of short stories The Truth Has Arms and Legs (Fly On The Wall Press). The collection explores the pivotal moments that transform our lives. She is an Award-winning writer of short stories and longer fiction. www.alicefowlerauthor.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Fleur Iannazzo, who runs WTF!Money, provides money behaviour coaching. She aims to help clients improve their financial life and has a book coming out soon. She has spent over 15 years working in the banking industry in London, Hong Kong and Australia. www.wtf-money.com/newsletter
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Judith Hilvert a local playwright who has written A Coy Mistress which will be performed by Upstage Theatre Company at Esher Theatre from 24 to 27 April. She is joined by actor Lorraine Chappell who stars in the production as Catherine. https://www.upstagetheatrecompany.co.uk/
Samantha Carr talks to Sue Caldwell, Managing Director of Clean Living International, successful entrepreneur and subsequent corporate leader in the Direct Sales industry with 35 years’ experience training and building business & motivating women to achieve.
Samantha Carr talks to Pia Brynteson a Digital Editor of Service 95, Dua Lipa’s weekly newsletter - she has made a film about The Creative Space, Beirut school of design, in Lebanon. It tells the story of how the school came into being and highlights the talented students who have studied there. Instagram: Piabrynteson
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Lidia Rumley, founder of The Brand Storyteller, helps business owners to create compelling brand stories that sets them apart from their competitors. She offers a Brand Master Plan a 12 week programme to develop a business brand strategy. https://www.thebrandstoryteller.co.uk/Insta @thebrandstorytelleruk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Linda Hall, also known as Miss Fus-ion, is a singer and fitness instructor. After studying the guitar and song writing, she joined various bands which included touring round Europe and playing at Glastonbury with a girl rock group “Lashe”. She enjoys combining her career as a fitness instructor as well as a singer and musician. Instagram @miss fu_sion
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Alex Hudson and Jill Powell who have joined forces to start up a new business ReStory, selling their own collection of women’s clothing and accessories online, at pop up shops and clothes parties. The collection comprises Scandi-influenced designs in natural fibres, cottons and silks. They plan to open a shop and are looking for premises. Instagram @restoryclothing www.restoryclothing.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Suzanne Hunter, actor and radio presenter, well known on Brooklands Radio, has written her first book Ferret To Fame: An Entertainer’s Epic Journey From Forest Floor To Stage Door”. Becoming one of the youngest members of BAFTA at only 20, she is also a keen conservationist. www.facebook.com/Suzannehuntersworld/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Monique Parker nutritionist therapist providing personal support and guidance on nutrition and lifestyle. She is the author of new book “Conversations on the Lost Connection with Nature” This book is about the importance of nature and the need for reconnection and is full of fascinating facts and practical advice. https://www.nutritionforyou.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jane Goodman who runs Home Office Chic is working in partnership with Woking & Sam Beare Hospice Upcycling Project to breathe new life and joy into pre-loved furniture and help others do the same to save it from landfill. Sheila Taylor is a volunteer on the project working to upcycle furniture which is then sold in the Hospice shops. www.homeofficechic.co.uk and https://wsbh.org.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Annie Armitage Award-winning photographer, producing contemporary headshots and corporate photography. She is one of the family top family photographers in the UK and was recently a gold winner in the creative category of the Best Business Women Awards 2023. www.anniearmitage.com
Samantha Carr talks to Jules Anderson is a natural health and nutrition consultant dedicated to helping women get healthier and feel more fabulous. Jules is running these courses: LIVE LIFE BETTER - Join the webinar https://twilight-cherry-39208.myflodesk.com/gd8xvgh9ro Are you Surviving or Thriving? Take the Quiz! https://jules-idy8elbi.scoreapp.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yani Yordanova, a professional photographer and owner of Nova Photo Atelier, a boutique photography studio specialising in contemporary portraits on women and family. Her latest campaign is “Celebrating Women Over 40 Through Portraits” and is looking for 40 women over 40 which and culminates in “My 40 Over 40” exhibition. www.novaphotoatelier.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles, professional musician, singer, author and composer, has published her first cookbook “The Demerara Heart Cookbook”, with text, photos and hand-drawn illustrations by Yasmine. Yasmine and her husband Peter Giles recently launched a debut album "Insights" - all songs written, arranged, performed and recorded by her and husband Pete. www.planetgiles.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Sarah Mooney who runs ‘Sauce of Love’ which rustles up fabulous sharing platters, glamorous canapés and private chef experiences. Her signature dish is Vietnamese pulled pork bites served in lettuce leaves. She also runs supper clubs and caters for private events. Instagram @sauceoflove
Jo McGowan talks to Vicky Jukes of First Dance Studios and Broadway Boogie about her training and career in Acting and Musical Theatre and how this has shaped her teaching. Broadway Boogie is a new fitness class that Vicky is bringing to First Dance Studios which combines musical theatre, fitness and fun for a great workout. Find out more at firstdancestudios.co.uk or on Instagram @broadwayboogiewithjukesy.
Jo McGowan talks to Donna Matthews of Honeybee Mortgage Solutions about the highs and lows of her first 18 months in business and gets some great advice on what to do to get the right mortgage for you. You can find out more about Donna's business at https://www.honeybeemortgagesolutions.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Emma Reed of Styling You Well and The Treasure Circle about her business as a stylist and how her passion for sustainable circular fashion led to her setting up a group for women to exchange pre-loved closed. Emma also talks about her journey through the peri-menopause and how that has effected her working life and how she is now passionate about making women feel the best they possibly can. Find Emma on Instagram @stylingyouwell and @the.treasurecircle
Louise Long talks to Megan Dodge from The Children's Trust, the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Rhiannon Ford of Rhiannon Ford Divorce Consultancy on how she combines her legal experience and her work as a personal development coach to provide much needed support to those going through separation and divorce – and coming out the other side. We also discuss the amazing resources she has available on her website rhiannonford.co.uk for anyway going through or considering divorce.
Louise Long talks to Michelle Tucker the founder and CEO of Families Thriving Together as she is passionate about normalising parenting support and reducing the stigmas attached to attending parenting programmes. It is her aim to boost the health, wellbeing and confidence of families by nurturing and supporting those that are parenting and encouraging peer-to-peer support so that they can continue to help each other. https://familiesthrivingtogether.org.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Jen Clay fundraising and partnership manager of Surrey charity Oakleaf Enterprise which aims to transform the lives of adults managing their mental ill health and helping them to return to the workplace. The charity runs the Safe Haven in Guildford, a drop in service to support individuals with mental health issues. www.oakleaf-enterprise.org
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Karen Powell, Mardi Girl blogger and The Organising Lady and Marsha McClean-Anderson, personal stylist, are hosting “Fashion Resurrection – Pre-Loved Fashion Sale” at The Cobham Curve, Cobham on Thursday 16 November 7pm to 10pm. It’s a fab pre-loved sale of high end high street clothes. You can be a seller or buyer – pitches are £35, Tickets are £5 each or £4 when booking for three or more. www.theorganisinglady.co.uk @mardi.girl www.stylesignatureboutique.co.uk stylesignaturewithmarsha
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Katie Holmes, manager of Claygate Youth and Community Hub (CYCH) a charity in Claygate, Surrey, has been awarded the Bryan Rhodes Community Cup which is awarded to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Claygate. The Hub offers fun youth activities and support to youngsters aged 11-19. The premises are available for community hire, with proceeds funding the youth work. www.claygatehub.org.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Anna Coates of Anna Coates Yoga about the benefits of yoga in perimenopause and how it can help energy levels during seasonal changes. Anna also runs yoga classes in Surrey and retreats in the UK and France. For more details visit annacoatesyoga.com and Instagram @annacoatesyoga
Jackie Mitchell talks to Joanne Mallon the author of a new book "How To Find Calm in Five Minutes A Day". She is a life and career coach and hosts the podcast "5 Minutes to Change Your Life" www.joannemallon.com
Samantha Carr talks to Anna Stanford of Anna’s Family Kitchen fame, creator of the lovely cookbook and contributor to Woman of the Year awards tells how she got started on her cooking journey… www.annasfamilykitchen.com
Samantha Carr talks to Tam Beck who teaches yoga in a relaxed and friendly way in groups and private classes. Instagram: FriendlyyogawithTam.
Samantha Carr talks to Fi Petheram, owner of Drift Jewellery, creates original and beautiful jewellery from sea glass collected on beaches she visits. Each piece has travelled in the sea for unknown time and has a tale to tell all its own. Instagram; drift_jewellery www.driftjewellery.com.
Jo McGowan talks to Jenny Tschiesche, a nutritionist who has written several best selling cookbooks including The Air Fryer Cookbook and Budget AirFryer Cookbook available on amazon and all good book shops.
Jo McGowan talks to Jane Tyson, who discusses the benefits of a portfolio career and several other projects she is involved with. Find out more at janetyson.com
Jo McGowan talks to Melanie Flood of Melanie Flood Nutrition who specialises in helping women with their nutrition during peri-menopause and menopause. She is running a Thrive in Perimenopause course and would like to offer our listeners a 10% discount with code Brookland10 on her website melaniefloodnutrition.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles a professional musician, singer and composer. She and her husband Pete will be performing live in concert on Saturday 4 th November 7.30pm at Claygate Village Hall, Claygate. They will be playing everything from country rock to Latin Jazz as well as original songs and new releases. They recently launched a debut album "Insights" - all songs written, arranged, performed and recorded by her and husband Pete. www.planetgiles.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Jane Parslow a transitions coach helping individuals in mid-life who want to make a change in direction whether it’s redundancy, retirement, divorce or empty nest syndrome. She also holds midlife transitions workshops encouraging employees to get real clarity on their future plans. www.janeparslow.co.uk Twitter @JPCoaching
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Roni Bandong founder of Surrey-based RoniB’s Kitchen, which produces Award-winning Filipino food products including chilli oils, cooking sauces and jams, created from family and traditional recipes form the Philippines, south east Asia. The entire range is in Selfridges and Roni will be holding tasting sessions there from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October (3pm to 6pm daily). www.ronibkitchen.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Julia Young who in addition to being a Nutritional Therapist has also undertaken in depth practitioner training to become a Fertility Specialist. Her mission is to help couples to get pregnant and realise their dream of starting a family. www.juliayoungnutrition.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Barbara Cosgrave is a highly experienced personal stylist who has developed a unique programme, that focuses on people’s career and business goals, which will deliver a personal impact and image, that will get them the results they want and never fail to impress the right people. https://www.barbaracosgrave.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk with Bianca Effemy, founder and CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity has been awarded an OBE. She set up the charity 19 years ago. Today it supports thousands of children with cancer or life-challenging conditions raising more than £1 million a year to deliver its services in hospital and at home as well as respite breaks, hospital refurbs and bereavement support. https://www.momentumcharity.org/
Dorte Johanson is a personal transformation mentor specialising in Nordic calm and creativity. She uses her experience of Nordic Living Principles to help people who are feeling stressed, lacking confidence or who are stuck in a rut. She runs workshops, inspirational talks and seminars and practical applications of Nordic Wisdom tools and traditions. www.dortejohansen.com
Caroline Copp is a health coach helping women in perimenopause and menopause to lose weight and prioritise their health for more energy, less stress and more confidence. She runs a 21 Day Body Reset which is a body and movement plan designed to help women lose weight, increase tone and strength and improve their health. www.mindbodymeno.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Mary Hammond is editor-in-chief of Community Life Magazines in Surrey. She publishes two monthly magazines for Runnymede and one for Weybridge in printed and digital form, free to 75,000 people. The magazines covers community news, history, quirky stories, health, home and garden and readers' offers. www.community-life.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Edua Effiom, HR consultant from Face2FaceHR helps small businesses with their human resources (HR) issues such as redundancy programmes, sickness, absence and performance. She guides business owners through difficult situations with an empathetic, down to earth but commercial approach. http://face2facehr.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Danielle Webber who runs Picky Bits, a fun and modern catering business, specialising in grazing platters, buffets and lavish lunches. She recently took on a ten year lease for new premises with a shop front in Ewell, Surrey. www.pickybitsfood.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Tess Townsend and Karen Buchanan who started Upstage Surrey Theatre Company during the pandemic. Brooklands Radio has aired over 25 radio plays written, produced and directed by Upstage. Its latest production is Madame Blavatsy Lives, a comedy by Joan Greening to be performed at Esher Theatre from 6th to 8th September. The next radio play is "A Nag's Tale. They are currently holding auditions for radio plays "The Life Class" and "Killer Killer Podcast", both by Evon Wheeler. www.upstagetheatrecompany.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Rebecca Moloney from Career Garage offers candidates bespoke career orientated advice and guidance. Find your job seeking mojo! www.career-garage.co.uk
Ivana O'Brien tallks to Janet Williams uses touch for health the most popular kinesiology in the world. A system that uses manual muscle bio-feedback to determine where there are physical, emotional, nutritional or energetic stresses and what can be done to alleviate them. www.newhorizonsawakened.co.uk
Ivana O'Brien tallks to Linda Corbett author of ‘Love you from A-Z’ now a contender for the Joan Hessayon Award, and more recently ‘What would Jane Austen Do?’ www.instagram.com/lindacorbettauthor
Ivana O'Brien tallks to Rebecca Brendish owner of aromatherapy salts and sprays an award-winning business that won Product of the Year 2023. All their ingredients are ethically sourced and lovingly handmade, entirely organic and vegan-friendly, https://aromatherapysaltsandsprays.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Bee Smith from Bee Smith Millinery designs and makes hats and headpieces for every occasion from Royal Ascot through to weddings, christenings, Royal Investitures and theatre. Her collections capture nostalgic glamour with hats to suit English elegance and just a hint of eccentricity. She also offers a hat hire service, workshops and private parties. https://bee-smith.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Wendy Yates from Kololo clothing provides good quality clothing at high street prices. The Kololo clothing collection is made up of staple wardrobe pieces that can be layered and co-ordinated to make stylish outfits whatever time of day. It also includes nightwear, accessories and homeware.https://kololoclothing.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Zoe Ross runs The Claygate Clinic, in Surrey, providing a raft of complementary treatments to help a variety of conditions such as sleep and digestive problems, headaches, sports injuries, back and joint pain. The clinic’s team of therapists offer a range of therapies including acupuncture, cranio sacral therapy, kinesiology, hypnotherapy and reiki. Zoe has recently trained in Menopause Reflexology, which will be offered at the clinic as from August. https://claygateclinic.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Claire Dyson an integrative relational counsellor, helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression. She also works with couples and is trained to work with those who have a troubled relationship with food. www.untangle-your-life.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Anna Gray a registered nutritional therapist who runs The Nourishing Well and helps people to harness the power of nutrition to boost energy, brain power and support overall health. She offers a personalised nutritious and lifestyle plan tailored to the individual’s specific needs. ww.thenourishingwell.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Carolyn Mayling founder and trustee of charity Rosie’s Rainbow Trust which she set up following the loss of her daughter Rosie. It supports sick and disabled children and their families in hospital, school and in the community. In her new memoir “The Future is Rosie” she gives her first-hand experience of child loss; IVF and childbirth as a much older woman and as a breast cancer survivor. www.rosiesrainbowfund.co.uk and www.carolynmayling.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Lucy Parr from Lucy's Friendly Foods is a recipe creator and author. When her daughters were diagnosed with multiple food allergies she started developing allergy-friendly recipes and launched a blog. Her book The Friendly Baker is a year-round cookbook suitable for various allergies and intolerances. She will be demonstrating allergy friendly cooking at the Hampshire Food Festival on July 1st. www.lucysfriendlyfoods.com
Samantha Carr talks to Caitriona McBride who combines creativity with her extensive copywriting experience to offer content creation to global clients who want to engage better with their customers. www.caitrionamcbride.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Zoe Bennett a Pilates and Barre trainer. She is STOTT Pilates certified in mat and also on the Reformer and Stability Chair. STOTT is one of the highest standards of Pilates. She runs in person classes in Claygate, Surrey, and onlines classes as well. She has a library of 'on demand' classes such as quick spine strength, knee and hip mobility. Various packages are available. www.zoebennettwellbeing.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Annie Field, Artist, Sculptor and Vice President of the Chelsea Art Society about her varied career & The Chelsea Art Society 74th Summer Exhibition 14th-19th June at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, London www.chelseaartsociety.org.uk
Jo McGowan talkss to Lucia Knight of Midlife Unstuck , a midlife career design consultant specialising in helping professionals in their 40's, 50's and 60's to become career unstuck and live their best work life. https://www.midlifeunstuck.com
Jo McGowan talks to Claire Leigh of Two Ducks Lifestyle, an award-winning independent store offering a carefully-chosen mix of unique and beautiful finds including fashion, accessories, decorative homeware and gifts, https://two-ducks.co.uk and Rhian Coward of Essence Garden Studio. Rhian teaches Pilates and Barre classes from her beautiful garden studio to give an ultimate wellbeing experience. https://www.essencegardenstudio.co.uk/barre.html Together they have launched The Soul Cafe for women of all ages to meet, learn and share common experience of navigable life as a woman with a particular look at midlife - https://two-ducks.co.uk/pages/events
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Katie Clayton, artist, who runs Bespoke to You creates hand-drawn window art, chalkboards, menus and signs. Once the resident signwriter at Fortnum & Mason, Katie’s hand painted designs can be seen at various places in Surrey including Big Smoke Brew’s The Flintgate and The Abercorn Arms, McLaren Fine Foods, David Mark Hollywood Hair and Martin and Wheatley to name a few. www.bespoketoyou.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Emma Hawkins from Wild Alice Flowers is a florist and flower grower based at her family farm in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. She creates beautiful bouquets for all occasions as well as ever-lasting dried flower arrangements. She holds flower workshops as well as hosting flower workshop parties whether it’s a birthday, baby shower or hen do. These can be held at the farm or Emma can travel to you. www.wildaliceflowers.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Karen Powell, The Organising Lady, offers a decluttering and organising service for homes and businesses. She helps busy people become more productive at home and at work by developing time management and organisational skills. She helps clients find a more organised, streamlined and efficient way of living and working. www.theorganisinglady.co.uk
Louise Long talks to Louisa Mitchell from Wildly Tasty, a plant-friendly business based in Surrey, that puts sustainability into the heart of everything they do. From the plant-based ingredients they source, through to the packaging. They are also committed to giving back to their chosen wildlife charity. www.wildlytasty.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Judy Akoth CEO of charity Turning Point Trust, which is based in Woking, Surrey and Nairobi, Kenya. Visiting from Kenya, Judy outlines the charity's work helping vulnerable children and families by providing access to quality education through the Kianda Children's Centre and Fountains of Hope School. The charity offers a community library, learning resources, a feeding programme and a parenting course. The charity is seeking volunteer fundraisers. www.tptrust.org
Jackie Mitchell talks to Rianna Farbey principal of Omni Academy in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The Academy offers a huge variety of courses in hair, beauty and aesthetics as well as apprenticeship programmes. It has two open days on Thursday June 1st for hair and beautiy apprenticeships and on Saturday 24th June for beauty and aesthetics courses. www.omniacademy.co.uk.
Samantha Carr talks to Laura Bloomberg who helps women on their fertility journey to feel calm, confident and emotionally in control - www.fertilityavenue.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Nicky Dye therapeutic yoga teacher and Elisa Gomez de Bonilla dietitian nutritionist are running a five day sleep and nutrition retreat in Girona, Spain, from 12th to 16th October. The retreat will give you insights, tools and experience to improve sleep such as meditation, mindfulness and breathing techniques. You will also get a 1-2-1 food analysis consultation. There will also be optional workshops such as art and journalling www.claygateyogaclinic.co.uk and www.dieteticsnutrition-consultant.com
Samantha Carr talks to Cindy Tan of Elevateeducationaltours.co.uk has two sides to her business. Firstly to help students from home and abroad to understand how to apply for medical school, and secondly she curates educational, bespoke tours for women in business around the world. This October she is leading a trip to Peru and next May 2023 she will be heading to Jordan! Are they on your bucket list?
Jackie Mitchell talks to Karen Humphrey a chocolate maker and runs online business I'd Rather Be Eating Chocolate. She creates beautifully designed shoes made entirely out of chocolate. One design has a leopard skin pattern and another is white with pink swirls, all packaged in a handbag style box, tied with ribbon. She also makes an assortment of bars with unusual ingredients such as Matcha green tea, as well as holding chocolate-making workshops. www.idratherbeeatingchocolate.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Fiona Austin a leading Psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety using Nature Therapy and Forest Bathing. Going outside to heal inside. www.BMCC.biz
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Lorna Thomas is a business coach, specialising is “overwhelm”. She works with creative women business owners to turn around their thinking and approach to running their businesses. She holds a free monthly workshop about “How To Overcome Overwhelm and Become a Better Business Owner”.https://www.bethebestyou.coach
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Louise Brynteson is a volunteer for the national charity Homestart. The charity has a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through challenging times. www.home-start.org.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Sheila Hart is an artist who creates beautiful life-like coloured pencil drawings of pets and wildlife animals from photos. She is commissioned by people for portraits of their pets as birthday gifts, anniversary presents as well as Christmas presents. Most people request pictures of their dogs, but she also enjoys drawing cats and horses, as well as butterflies which are her passion. Email: sheilahart189@gmail.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Linda Wallace and Lisa Clark who started Wool Decanted in Surrey in 2020, thought to be the only yarn producer in London. Their mission is to get many more people to knit with British wool. Turning fleeces into yarn takes a year so the yarns are named Vintage 2020, 2021, 2022 and they identify where the wool came from. Yarn can be bought at shows and at www.wooldecanted.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Helen Bullen author of Agnes, Bea Cancer and Me, a book she wrote to help, inform, and support cancer sufferers, their friends, and their families. It’s an honest, open, funny, thoughtful, tearful, and Kindly blunt account of her journey and her thoughts on how to help others going through treatment. She is also a multiple business owner, business mentor and until recently an Osteopath. www.helenbullen.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Yasmine Giles is a professional musician, singer and composer. She has launched her debut album "Insights" - all songs written, arranged, performed and recorded by her and husband Pete. They have also produced a beautiful illustrated glossy book of lyrics. Yasmine and Pete regularly perform gigs locally – the next one is on Wednesday April 5th at The Hare and Hounds, Claygate at 7pm.
Samantha Carr and Jackie Mitchell talk to Lauren Cameron and her sister Olivia run The Trunk Bottle Company, producing eco-friendly insulated stainless steel stylish bottles and tumblers. These include stainless steel wine bottles, which keep wine cold for up to 24 hours. The products are designed to be reusable and combat the need for single use plastic. www.trunkbottlecompany.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Anita Chapman’s debut novel “The Venice Secret” is a dual time story about the discovery of a hidden painting in a loft. It has been described as “a beautifully crafted story of love, loyalty and self-discovery drawing together past and present in a romantic mystery.” It was inspired by her mother taking her to see the Canalettos in The National Gallery in London as a child. www.anitachapman.com
Samantha Carr talks to Jules Anderson about her online course, Fabulous Over 40 launches on April 17th – helps you to re-ignite your health and your life and feel better through nutrition and lifestyle. www.feelglorious.com
Louise Long talks to Lou Hamilton, a writer, artist, life coach and award winning filmmaker. Her first book, Brave New Girl: How to be Fearless was published in September 2016. Lou now hosts a fantastic podcast called Brave New Girl - https://www.bravenewgirlmedia.com/podcast.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Nicky Dye a therapeutic yoga teacher, Chinese medicine practitioner and sleep expert. She runs yoga courses from her clinic in Claygate, Surrey and specialises in sleep issues and women's health. She has just introduced massage and is planning a series of healing retreats. www.claygateyogaclinic.co.uk
Louise Long talks to Lauren Armes, the leading business coach for wellness experts. Having founded a global wellness media company Welltodo, she has real world CEO experience. www.laurenarmes.co
Samantha Carr talks to Sally Boddinton who is the founder of White Coco - 2 fashion stores full of vibrant colour and affordable style. www.whitecoco.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Diane Mitchell is founder of the Wonderful World of Wellbeing Festival taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June, 10am to 5pm. There will be an exhibition of over 100 wellness providers covering coaching, holistic therapist, mindfulness, fitness and movement, children's health and so on. A timetable of activities and talks will be held. www.wonderfulworldofwellbeing.com
Ivana Obrien talks to Katie Taborn owner of Pipsqueaks Performing Arts. Fun & giggle filled music, drama and dance classes for Babies, Toddlers & Pre School age children (and their parents!) www.pipsqueakspa.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Sarah Holding, children’s and young adult author talks about her books including “blackloop” a paranormal thriller, “SeaBEAN: the triology” and "Chameloen". She is a ‘ci-fi’ author, a genre in which changes to our climate feature strongly in the story. She recently spent a month as a writer in resident in Finland. www.sarah-holding.com
Samantha Carr and Jackie Mitchell talk to Hilary White who specialises in interior design, creating homes that are graceful and stylish. Her practice has won Best of Houzz design awards several years’ running. She is an associate member of the British Institute of Interior Design and also refurbishes holiday properties and ski chalets.www.hilarywhiteinteriors.com
Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr talk to Cherry Noble who has been teaching adults and children French in Surrey for over 10 years. She teaches “Holiday French” for groups of adults as well as one to one sessions. She always strives to make lessons engaging and enjoyable through hands on activities and role plays, with a thorough understanding of basic grammar. https://www.cherrynoblefrench.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sally Rule a property consultant and The Home-ogist UK. She helps clients achieve the best value with their property whether they choose to stay, let, sell, rent or buy. As The Home-olgist UK, she helps people relocating to the UK find the perfect home for them and their family, as well as helping people selltle into their area. www.sallyrule.com www.homeologistuk.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Sandrine Olmi a nutritionist, specialising in nutritional therapy for gut and hormone balance. https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Marie-Noelle Swiderski from Galuchat Design offering architecture and interior design. She co-ordinates a wide array of projects of varying scopes and budgets, whether it's one room or an entire house. www.galuchatdesign.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Serena Novelli of Love Thy Body Project. She is a body confidence and sexual empowerment coach. She launched her coaching business to help as many women as she can to learn to love the skin, they are in.Serena is an author, hold well-being events and her mission is for all women to love the bodies they have and to love themselves www.lovethybodyproject.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Lisa Talbot an award winning personal stylist, helps women to have a wardrobe of clothes they love, offering style consultations bespoke to each woman who wants their clothes to give them confidence, boosts their mood and regains their love of clothes www.lisatalbot.co.uk
Mandy Dineley talks to Anne-Marie Maher-Williams who runs 'Believe' and The Home Run Business Club both on Facebook, helping small business owners fully focus & believe in themselves, their business she has a wealth of information to share on many areas of running a small business, she helps their home-run business work for them https://www.facebook.com/annemariebelieve
Ivana O'Brien talks to Anthea McCourtie a registered Nutritional Therapist, Personal Trainer and Yoga Alliance registered teacher, www.youbyanthea.co.uk.
Ivana O'Brien talks to Sophie Eastop-Scopes founder and Director of Eastop-Scopes Virtual Assistants, with specialist knowledge in Social Media and Marketing, www.eastop-scopes-va.co.uk
Ivana O'Brien talks to Renu Ballentine - Chef Renu B was set up in August 2021, and is a Surrey based private chef service with Renu Ballantine, the director and chef at the helm. Services include: private dining, cookery class parties, weekly in home cooking and nutritionally balanced meal plans. www.chefrenub.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jo Coughlan who runs Arbrook Candles creating luxury hand poured soy scented candles, named after streets in Claygate, Surrey such as Albany and Copsem. She talks about how she started the business as well as giving tips on candle safety. www.arbrookcandles.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jo Robbens a Surrey based photographer offering stylish family and business photography. Her services include outdoor family photography, newborn and lifestyle as well as business portraiture with various packages available. www.jorobbensphotography.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Serena Novelli a sex love and relationship coach and an award winning business owner, 5 x best selling Author and Founder of Love thy body project, a female empowerment company supporting women to build on their self love, self acceptance and self esteem. https://lovethybodyproject.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Amanda Tolchard from The Conscious Cabin, based in Byfleet, Surrey, is a holistic health coach, pilates and yoga instructor. She offers an array of courses both in person and online in groups and one to ones. www.theconsciouscabin.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Sophia Verhaegen who works with clients of all ages, both male and female overcome issues such as self-confidence, anxiety, phobias, public speaking and more. She also works with couples for joint couples coaching and coaching for men re-entering the dating world. https://sophiaverhaegen.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Estelle Kinzett from Chew Valley VA. She started the business during lockdown and as a virtual assistant supports small businesses with administration, research and other services. She recently became a vegan and loves motorcycling. www.chewvalleyva.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Mary Hammond editor-in-chief of Community Life Magazines in Surrey. She publishes two monthly magazines for Runnymede and one for Weybridge in printed and digital form, free to 70,000 people. The magazines covers community news, history, quirky stories, health, home and garden and readers' offers. www.community-life.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Fran Willoughby of Fran Willoughby Creative Art who has recently started a business committed to creating affordable original art and homemade gifts. Her beautiful floral paintings exude joy and colour and follow on from her previous creative loves, dance cakes and sugarcraft. You can catch Fran at the Etsy Market in Tunsgate Guildford on the 15th and 16th Dec and on her website www.franwilloughbycreativeart.com
Jo McGowan talks to Misty Bower, CEO of The Matrix Trust and The Hideaway Cafe Guildford about how both organisations support young people in Guildford and surrounding areas and how by popping in for coffee you can further that support too. https://www.matrixtrust.com/
Samantha Carr talks to Lucy Cleland, Editorial Director of Country & Townhouse magazine who discusses how she set up this sumptuous magazine & how luxury and sustainability must go hand in hand. www.countryandtownhouse.com
Jo McGowan talks to Joanne Duffy of Cookies & More who makes beautiful individually hand-crafted sugar cookies for any occasion. She is gearing up for lots of Christmas cookie orders and attending lots of Christmas Fairs including Etsy Guildford at Guildford Catherdal on the 3rd December. www.cookiesandmore.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Keri Whinney from horny pants.co.uk doing a great job of raising awareness about the dangers of rhinos and other animals becoming extinct. She donates 10% of income from the sale of her bamboo underwear and t-shirts to wildlife conservation. www.horny-pants.co.uk, the charities she supports are Born Free www.bornfree.org.uk and DSWF www.davidshepherd.org
Samantha Carr talks to Lyn Crawley who spent 25 years in the RAF joining Air Traffic Control, then as the first female leader of the Red Arrows and the first female Equerry to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Standing side by side with her in the queue to pay our respects to Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II proved to be a very special day. Here is her story.
Jo McGowan talks to Lorraine Ansell from Vibrancy Content Creation talks about how her content creation agency and the importance of colour in both visual branding and written content to help a business stand out. https://www.vibrancy.info/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Carla Maroussas who became a life coach after 25 years in the TV, music and film industries. She works with those who may feel too overwhelmed to find their next best steps. A new course 'Evolution and Evolve' helps participants to create a healthier and more balanced life. www.carlamaroussascoaching.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Vicki Prince, Director of Jane Eyre showing at the Riverside Arts Centre 3rd to 5th November 2022.
Samantha Carr talks to Kate Bunney of Wellbeing Living. Leaving the corporate world behind her Kate decided to move abroad and expand her business just as covid hit. She offers a variety of wellbeing solutions & is developing a new mindful retreat space. Find her at Wellbeingliving.co.uk and Wellbeing Living on Instagram
Ivana O’Brien talks to Caroline Edwards, events director at The Really Helpful Club. A thriving digital and offline community for positive, like-minded people to support and connect with one another in their personal and business lives www.reallyhelpfulclub.com.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Amy Whiter vocalist with local group Dragonfly Sky. The other part of the duo is Chris Lee-Delisle who plays acoustic guitar. They are well known for their lush harmonies and an eclectic mix of songs. They write and produce their own material and perform at venues throughout Surrey. They have started running singer/songwriter nights at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom and The Riverhouse Barn in Walton-on-Thames to bring new talent to light. Instagram @dragonflyskymusic/
Jo McGowan talks to Linda Hopkins of Real Networking talks about how to get the most out of networking and how Real Networking was formed and has continued to evolve to support local businesses in Surrey - https://www.realnetworking.business/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Claire Dyson an integrative relational counsellor, helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression. She also works with couples and is trained to work with those who have a troubled relationship with food. www.untangle-your-life.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Nicola MacDonald of attractivemarketing.biz who helps clients really focus on their niche so that their marketing can be impactful and help their businesses thrive.
Jo McGowan talks to Katie Brewer from Brewer's Ballroom and First Dance studios who teaches couple's ballroom & Latin, solo Latin and ballroom and Argentine Tango. We also have a good gossip about Strictly too. https://firstdancestudios.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Ginny Marsh of Gorgeous You Coaching about how her boudoir photography business lead to her training to be a confidence coach and how she helps clients develope strong self esteem through coaching. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gorgeousyouconfidence
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sonia Duggan a mental and emotional fitness coach. She specialises in coaching for writers, running courses and workshops for organisations including the Romantic Novelists' Association, the Elmbridge Literature Festival and Kingston Connections.An author herself, she writers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose for children and adults www.unlimitedcreativitycourse.com
Samantha Carr talks to Priya Sejpal from Clyde & co discusses how the route to law for women today has changed and improved, making it an interesting and rewarding career.
Samantha Carr talks to Phoebe Parvin who had just gone freelance as lockdown hit. No job, no furlough, what was she to do? She enjoyed instagram and so decided to start her own business on the platform and Editsbyps was born. 18 months on and some of the biggest household company names count among her clients.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Leah Partridge is a personal trainer based in Woking. She helps people fulfill their fitness goals whether it's for fat loss, weight loss/gain, muscular development or to get stronger. Her aim is to make people feel confident about themselves, pushing them to be their best and showing them what can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Instagram @leaah1706 ; https://www.facebook.com/leaah1706
Jackie Mitchell talks to Hansa Pankhania is an author and wellbeing coach based in Byfleet, Surrey. She has written a series of books aimed at helping children to build emotional resilience - the Chakraji Children's Relaxation Series. She also runs a company giving wellbeing courses. www.hansapankhania.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Cara Bell is a retail specialist and a former retail buyer who runs Bidili Retail Consultancy helping small businesses and brands bring their products to market. She provides product, sales and marketing strategy and offers a variety of packages. www.bidiliretail.com
Jo McGowan talks to Renee Canter of The Girl Who Gardens providing garden design and planning services in Surrey. She also runs seasonal wreath making workshops at various venues across Surrey, including some exciting Christmas workshops coming soon. www.thegirlwhogardens.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Barbara Cosgrove who published her first book during lockdown. The stories are based on Elmo a real-life rescue cat. She is also a business stylist. www.elmothecat.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/elmotheorangecat/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Amanda Weller an energy healer and tarot card reader. She helps people who come to her with physical pain, illness, emotional upsets, mental distress or any combination of them. She runs courses, has a YouTube channel and was a former Just Women presenter. https://LightReflections.me www.amandaweller.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Claire Louise Chamberlain the founder of Clear Path uk and creator of their trauma informed healing programmes for abuse sector professionals and survivors of abuse. www.clearpathuk.org
Jackie Mitchell talks to Neha Dhull, based in Weybridge, is Miss Surrey and a finalist for this year's Miss England pageant which takes place on 16 and 17 October. She is a qualified child social worker and recently graduated in law. Qualifying heats for the Miss England final have included raising money for Miss World's Beauty with a Purpose charity. Neha also runs the Happy Kids Campaign to help vulnerable children in England and India. Instagram @nehaa195 www.missengland.info
Jo McGowan talks to Vanessa and Katie of Rosemary and Ridgway, who craft glorious fragrances for your home about how they started this business 18 months ago to them now being stocked by Joules. rosemaryandridgway.com
Samantha Carr talks to Alison Pollecut who built two businesses in lockdown after being furloughed and then made redundant. Stitchfinity.com @stitchifinity and Excelconfident.com. @excelconfident She has a passion for both. Listen in for details of her 2nd cross stitch Advent Calendar which includes a donation to the charity Wellchild.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Gemma Cockrell owner of Puremess which makes natural products using ingredients such as oils, butter, waxes and botanicals sourced from trusted suppliers and avoids chemical nasties. The range includes hair care, skin care and plastic free deodorants in biodegradable packaging. The company recently won the environmental/sustainability category of the Federation of Small Businesses Awards (south east) www.puremess.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Linda Corbett author of ‘Love You From A-Z’ which is her first published novel. Linda Corbett (@lcorbettauthor) / Twitter As well as being an author, Linda is treasurer and fundraiser for Shine Surrey.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Fiona Tayler who works in marketing for Nuffield Health Woking Hospital, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this month. She outlines the hospital's history, how they are celebrating, the hospital's areas of speciality and plans for the future www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/woking
Jackie Mitchell talks to Surrey-based Neha Dhull who is taking part in the semi-final for this year's Miss England pageant, which takes place on 22 August. Qualifying heats have included a 'talent' video and raising money for 'Miss World's Beauty with a Purpose' charity which helps humanitarian causes around the world. Neha also runs the Happy Kids Campaign putting on educational workshops for vulnerable children in England and India. Instagram @nehaa195 www.missengland.info
Jackie Mitchell talks to Susie Warran-Smith CBE author, broadcaster, entrepreneur and speaker. She created a business from scratch without any help and sold it just five years later to a multi billion pound international company. Her new book "Swimming on My Own - the business case for kindness and equality" is a memoir and a business book. She shares her experiences of working life in 1960s Britain and gives invaluable advice on setting up a business. www.susiews.com
Samantha Carr talks to Elizabeth Pearson of Simple Successful Stocks works with independent women who struggle to understand money and get it working for them. She gives them the knowledge and confidence to invest themselves in the stock market and take charge of their financial future. www.simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Christine Murray Online Intuitive Holistic Therapist, Healer & Trainer, as a therapist she specialises in supporting you to address, manage and overcome your child's stress, anxiety and resulting challenging behaviours. As a Healer she helps you to get back in balance and overcome self sabotaging patterns of behaviour. As a Trainer Christine supports you throughout training and beyond in Emotional Freedom Technique and Reiki, for personal or professional use. Christine Michele Murray.com.
Ivana O’Brien talks to Cathy Knight is a HR Consultant and recruitment agent and offers a variety of services to support not only companies in finding the best candidates but also employees in finding the right jobs. cathy.knight@ismepeople.co.uk https://www.ismepeople.co.uk/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Anna Tomkins from Handbook For Today started her business during the pandemic creating workbooks giving prompts and advice on how to manage life. The wellbeing and personal growth journal includes ticks lists of positive daily habits and reflection pages for personal growth. She has launched Handbook for Getting Hitched for engaged couples. www.handbookfortoday.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Anita Feron Clark a multi-award-winning personal stylist with Colour Me Beautiful, in addition to personal styling Anita also offers home styling services. www.feronclarkstyle.com
Jo McGowan talks to Priya William a Financial Planner at RS Financial Management, Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management who has a particular interest in mental health and financial planning and in helping women get the best from their finances.
Mandy Dineley talks to Cass Dartnell founder of An Eye for Detail Events, Event Planner focussing on delivering memorable events, celebrations, team building and me time retreats for busy women across Hampshire Berkshire Surrey and Dorset. Find her on aneyefordetailevents.co.uk or on Instagram www.instagram.com/an_eye_for_detail_events and Serena Novelli a Body Confidence & Sexual Empowerment Life Coach, and Mummy of 5 and one of the Co-Founders of Love thy Body will be over 40 stalls to peruse, shop, explore and heal.https://www.goodforthesoulretreat.com/
Samantha Carr talks to Jenni Kravitz, owner of Simply Dancing Partners, specialising in ballroom, salsa and Latin group & private classes, has used her contacts to bring over Ukranian dancers fleeing the war in Ukraine. To find out how you can help contact Jenni through www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sandie Reed career and interview coach CV and Linked In Writer www.sandiereedcoaching.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Natasha Knox from Herbalife about the nutritional support it products gives to make you feel the best version of you.
Samantha Carr talks to Alison Bale, Chiropractor & Mindfulness Practitioner, about how she followed her dream & went to India & created a thriving practice - www.mindinsight.online
Jo McGowan talks to Olivia Louise Hamilton of Changing Minds Training who looks to empower every person with the skills, knowledge and compassion to support the mental health of themselves and others. www.changingmindstraining.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Cat Iverson a coach empowering women to master their financial futures and live life their way www.cativison-financialcoach.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Carmen Carroll author of Pathways to Healing: Overcoming Trauma and Adult Pain of Sibling Estrangement. www.carmencarrol.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Lucinda Peyton-Jones founder of Holistic Health London. She has extensive experience of working with people in all different stages of life and health, with a variety of physical and emotional problems. https://www.holistichealthlondon.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Stacey O'Callghan of SJS Coaching Services helping individuals and businesses thrive instead of just survive through her coaching workbooks, programs and 1-1 sessions. https://sjscoachingservices.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Christina Grieve of Chrisanthemum, offering personal assistant services to the long lived - www.chrisanthemum.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Donna Matthews CeMap of Honeybee Mortgages helping people not just buy a house but create a home www.linkedin.com/in/donna-matthews
Mandy Dineley talks to Paula Clinch, Funeral Director at RH Faulkner & Daughter, Independent Funeral service, offering a personal service to families, loved ones traditional, bespoke, natural, or themed. Proud to be recognised as a recommended funeral direct for veterans Bereavement support. https://faulknerfunerals.co.uk/about-us
Ivana O’Brien talks to Emma Reed of styling you well, is a personal stylist and personal shopper, she’ll help you define your signature style, to create a wardrobe full of pieces you love, to discover the joy of buying less and wearing more. Emma believes that every woman deserves to feel fabulous every day, to exceed in life and is passionate about helping women achieve this. www.stylingyouwell.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Katherine Whitby - A Paediactric Nurse & founder of Baby Steps Certified Baby Massage Instructor, Neals Yard Consultant, Mummy of two runs Baby & Child First Aid, Weaning, Baby Massage courses & Relaxation events at Baby Steps HQ, in the comfort of your home or online https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/about-us
Jackie Mitchell talks to Debbie Brewin is a consultant therapist and author of a new book she co-wrote with Lee David - "Ten Minutes To Better Mental Health" a step by step guide for teenagers using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. This is a comprehensive guide of techniques for teens who want to take control of their mental health 10 minutes at a time. www.mindgrowthmastery.org
Samantha Carr talks to Emma Griffin, copywriter, says 'if your copy has more waffle than a breakfast buffet, we need to talk!' Emma specialises in female led entrepreneurial businesses telling people clearly what you do across your media platforms so you don't have to. www.emmagriffinwrites.co.uk Instagram emmagriffinwrites
Jo McGowan talks to Vicki Moore of It's all about the wrapper, providing personalised and branded chocolates - your message, your chocolate www.itsallaboutthewrapper.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Lara Doherty, author and founder of the Motivation Clinic helping 40 + women get unstuck www.themotivationclinic.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Sophie Benge who uses her personal and professional experience to guide midlife women to awaken their sensuality. www.sophiebenge.com Insta: @sophiebenge
Ivana O’Brien talks to Caroline Osborne of Eden Essential Training, a training organisation offering training webinars, programmes and courses on education law. It is run by lawyers who have decades of experience in solving education law problems, including successfully advising and representing parents in school admissions appeals. https://edenessentialtraining.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Anita Wong a digital visibility strategist & tech queen she is the UK's leading live streaming video expert, Instagram and Facebook Strategist,www.anitawong.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Joanne Mallon author of new book "How To Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day". She is a life and career coach and has recently launched a podcast "Five Minutes To Change Your Life". www.joannemallon.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Jess Funke Maspes a Relationship Marketing and Client Attraction Expert who is passionate about helping yoga teachers and wellbeing professionals upgrade their mindset, skillset and action set so they can grow their business and impact. She also teaches yoga to teens and adults. Book a free 1-hour Business Kickstarter Session at www.funkeyoga.as.me/kick60 E: jess@funkeyoga.co.ukM: 07552 545221
Ivana O’Brien talks to Lorna Vincent a CBT psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience working in a wide range of environments and with a wide range of disorders http://cbtandmindfulness.com/
Joanne McGowan talks to Soraya Anderson Head of Customer Support at VC Crowd making Venture Capitalism available to all - vccrowd.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jill Rawling CEO of Relate West Surrey, based in Woking. The charity offers a range of services including relationship counselling, family counselling, young people’s counselling and family mediation. www.relatewestsurrey.org.uk
Mandy Dineley talks to Anita Chakraburty about her background in chemistry and risk management, being a naturopath and iridologist, benefits of herbs/nutrition, along with info on UK Astrology chart and the outlook for the Economy/Health of the UK. www.multidimensionalhealing.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Rianna Farbey Business Development Director of Omni Academy, based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The Academy offers training in hair, beauty, make-up and aesthetics. It has been shortlisted as national finalist in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards. www.omniacademy.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Emma Brewer who runs First Dance Studio in Woking and last year won the south-east award in Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists We See You Community Champion Awards for bringing people together with a virtual and interactive ‘A to Z’ creative challenge. Going up against four other regional winners, Emma has now won the national title. www.firstdancestudios.co.uk.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Katherine Dienes-Williams Guildford's Cathedral's Organist and Master of the Choristers. When she joined Guildford Cathedral she became the first ever woman to hold such as post in the Church of England. She will be performing in the Inspiring Women Concert on Saturday 12 March 7pm, part of the Cathedral's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and to celebrate International Women's Day weekned. All the composers and participants are women. www.guildford-cathedral.org/events
Jackie Mitchell talks to Liz Taylor founder of Emotional Rescue offering people support with emotional, legal and practical matters arising at times of bereavement and loss. She is also an "end of life" facilitator with 'Before I Go Solutions' helping people to get their personal, financial and legal affairs and end of life instructions in order before their loved ones have to. www.emotional-rescue.org.uk
Jen Clay fundraising and partnership manager of Surrey charity Oakleaf Enterprise which aims to transform the lives of adults managing their mental ill health and helping them to return to the workplace. The charity has just opened the Young Adult Safe Haven in Guildford to support 18 to 25 year olds with mental health and wellbeing. www.oakleaf-enterprise.org
Joanne Mallon, life and career coach, is author of new book Change Your Life in Five Minutes. www.joannemallon.com
Liljia Polo Richards director and founder of Allergy Companions, a web site that allows anyone affected by food allergies, intolerances or coeliac disease to find and share information on food venues and allergy free brands. Her son has a severe nut allergy. www.allergycompanions.com
Samantha Carr talks to Holly Douglas-Hiley, fitness instructor, celebrates 10 years in business, surviving the pandemic by pivoting to online classes and then returning to face to face with her Any Body, Any Age Zumba and Barre Concept classes in Haslemere and Liss - resilience & positivity spring to mind. Instagram: Fitness with Hols Facebook: Fitness with Holly www.fitnesswithholly.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Marie-Noelle Swiderski is from Galuchat Design offering architecture and interior design. She co-ordinates a wide array of projects of varying scopes and budgets, whether it's one room or an entire house. www.galuchatdesign.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Marion Deacon is a mulit media artist whose paintings explore the subject of trees. She uses a process where the painting is turned upside down. Her work will be displayed at several exhibitions including Sandown Contemporary Art Fair, Esher in March. She runs online watercolour painting courses as well as painting commissions. www.mariondeacon.com
Jo McGowan talks to Sarah Hillyer, the South Downs Herbalist and Nikki Skittlethorpe, illustrator about their book The Search for the Elves Cure and their thoughts on sustainability, herbal medicine and the environment. www.southdownsherbalist.co.uk/
Ivana O’Brien talks to Debbie Lake co-author of smaller knickers for life a new book that aims to retrain your mind to successfully lose weight, www.smallerknickers.com
Samantha Carr talks to Clair Mathieson of Digital with Claire helps small businesses take control of their digital marketing - taking the terror out of social media! Instagram @Digitalwithclaire www.digitalwithclaire.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Liz Allan of Full Circle Continuous Improvement about how she helps businesses achieve sustainable processes to help them succeed.
Ivana O’Brien talks to Ozlem Warren local Weybridge Author who recently received the best food heritage book award for Özlem’s Turkish Table at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2021 www.ozlemsturkishtable.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Gemma Wycherly a yoga teacher who is starting Stand Up Paddling Board yoga (SUP) sessions at Hampton Outdoor Pool, near Bushy Park, Hampton Court, Surrey, on Saturday 29 January - all you need is a wetsuit. She also teaches yoga at various venues and will be holding a Rebalance Retreat with Jackie Doran health and wellness coach in April in Dorset www.laidbackyogi.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Karen Sutton, The Widow Coach, provides emotional and practical support to anyone dealing with the loss of a partner. Through her own experience of widowhood, she understands how difficult it is trying to navigate your way through these traumatic life events. www.karensutton.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Shelley Anderson Tahiri an independent celebrant. She creates beautiful and memorable services whether it's for a wedding, civil partnership, vow renewal, baby naming ceremony, funeral, memorial or pet memorial. www.harmonyheart.co.uk
Ivana Obrien talks to Jayne McGhee a qualified professional chef and naturally talented gardener, beekeeper and allotment junky! https://www.growcookenjoy.co.uk/our-story
Jackie Mitchell talks to Elnette Parsons, family nutrition coach, has written a new book "Fun Feasts For Lunchboxes" full of ideas to create healthy, filling meals for packed lunches for all the family www.elnetteparsons.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Esme Finch director and founder of enviro-mental matters and author of ‘through the eyes of a tree’ a cli-fi book with a powerful message to share to young people https://www.instagram.com/enviro_mental_matters/ www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1099626211/through-the-eyes-of-a-tree-an-enchanting
Ivana O’Brien talks to Ash Ni Leighn, managing director of a vegan ethical label, which is producing post-surgery and post C section anti-bacterial knickers. Getting them out to women for free who can’t afford it. https://dandelionweatherstone.com/
Lucy Hitchcock who developed a stylish insulated wine bottle during lockdown which she has turned into a business. www.partnerinwine.co.uk
Ruth Brandt is an author and creative writing tutor. She has had a debut collection of short stories published by Fly on the Wall Press "No One Has Any Intention of Building A Wall". The launch will be on Thursday 18th November 7.30pm at The Keep Pub in Guildford and she will be doing a book signing at Woking's new bookshop Lionsheart Bookshop and Cafe on Saturday December 4th at 4pm. www.ruthbrandt.co.uk
Gill Harvey is founder of Made and Kind, an online gift shop. The not-for-profit business champions sole traders, small workshops, family businesses and individuals. It sells a vast spectrum of gifts such as earrings, cushions, lampshades and baubles. Profits are ploughed back into the business or into their charity partners. Gill is looking for new designers to sell their work on the site. www.madeandkind.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Serena Novelli a sex love and relationship coach and an award winning business owner, 5 x best selling Author and Founder of Love thy body project, a female empowerment company supporting women to build on their self love, self acceptance and self esteem. https://lovethybodyproject.com/
Ivana O’Brien talks to Sophia Verhaegen who works with clients of all ages, both male and female overcome issues such as self-confidence, anxiety, phobias, public speaking and more. She also works with couples for joint couples coaching and coaching for men re-entering the dating world. https://sophiaverhaegen.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Estelle Kinzett from Chew Valley VA. She started the business during lockdown and as a virtual assistant supports small businesses with administration, research and other services. She recently became a vegan and loves motorcycling. www.chewvalleyva.co.uk
Mandy Dineley talks to Katherine James – The Copy That Sells and author, her book entitled is 'The Story of Hope' and it's a beautifully illustrated fictional tale with a relevant real-life meaning about a Hero's journey through depression, from the safety of a beautiful cloak. www.thestoryofhope.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Cathie O'Dea author of 'A Path Well Travelled'. Since her retirement she has reignited her interests in art and crafts and now also creates bespoke baubles www.thebaubleist.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Patricia Goka from Holistic PT Studio is a movement coach who helps people rebalance their bodies and move with ease. After a Movement MOT, she creates tailored exercise and movement programmes to help peole with back and joint discomfort, both online and in person. www.holisticptstudio.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Katie Robinson forest bathing guide, trained by the F.B.I The Forest Bathing Institute and co-founder of Harmony in Nature.uk, www.harmonyinnature.uk, https://www.instagram.com/harmonyinnatureuk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Penelope Fisher a Surrey based film producer who runs her own film company Trident Films. Her current project is "Sea Lord" a biopic of Admiral John "Jacky" Fisher, First Sea Lord of the British Admiralty and Sir Winston Churchill's mentor. He is also her great great grandfather. www.tridentfilms.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Nicky Dye a Surrey-based yoga teacher and sleep expert offering classes on line and in person. There are yoga classes to help with stress, anxiety, depression, women's health issues, as well as teen yoga therapy. www.claygateyogaclinic.co.uk
Ivana O’Brien talks to Keri Whinney from horny pants.co.uk doing a great job of raising awareness about the dangers of rhinos and other animals becoming extinct. She donates 10% of income from the sale of her bamboo underwear and t-shirts to wildlife conservation.www.horny-pants.co.uk, the charities she supports are Born Free www.bornfree.org.uk and DSWF www.davidshepherd.org
Ivana O’Brien talks to Joanna Bristow-Watkins who offers healings, tuition and advice on good health and wellbeing through self-empowerment and spirituality.
Jo McGowan talks to Misty Bower, CEO of The Matrix Trust and The Hideaway Cafe Guildford about how both organisations support young people in Guildford and surrounding areas and how by popping in for coffee you can further that support too. https://www.matrixtrust.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Alison Fuller is a Reflexologist, Fertility Massage Therapist and Hypnotherapist based in Weybridge and Epsom. www.thehormonaltherapist.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Bettina Siddiqi of Busy B Solutions is a linkein expert that helps business owners get the most out of LinkedIn www.busy-bsolutions.com
Samantha Carr talks to Tembe Gibbs, aka the unlikely artist is a project based artist expressing ideas through a variety of visual installations focusing primarily on humanity & the questions of our times. Instagram: unlikely_artist
Ivana O’Brien talks to Anita FeronClark a multi-award-winning personal stylist with Colour Me Beautiful, in addition to personal styling Anita also offers home styling services. www.feronclarkstyle.com
Jo McGowan talks to Nicky Yates of Woodhaven Space, Surrey's new state of the art EcoSmart venue, ideal for your next event.www.woodhaven.space
Jackie Mitchell talks to Susan CoweMiller, therapist and health coach. She specialises in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix ReImprinting, helping people manage and reduce stress. She helps clients with health issues and those with divorce and relationship stress. She is the author of Survive and Thrive After Trauma. www.hampshire-eft.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sophie Kirk director of The Holistic Healthcare Group which provides preventative mental health education for schools and businesses. She works with teachers and children providing mental health lessons, wellbeing classes and after school clubs. She developed the Melp App last year where students can access over 100 different tools and techniques. www.theholistichealthcaregroup.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Caroline Edwards, events director at The Really Helpful Club. A thriving digital and offline community for positive, like-minded people to support and connect with one another in their personal and business lives www.reallyhelpfulclub.com.
Samantha Carr talks to Kate Bunney of Wellbeing Living. Leaving the corporate world behind her Kate decided to move abroad and expand her business just as covid hit. She offers a variety of wellbeing solutions and is developing a new mindful retreat space. Find her at Wellbeingliving.co.uk and Wellbeing Living on Instagram.
Jo McGowan talks to Linda Hopkins of Real Networking talks about how to get the most out of networking and how Real Networking was formed and has continued to evolve to support local businesses in Surrey - https://www.realnetworking.business/
Jo McGowan talks to Ginny Marsh of Gorgeous You Coaching about how her boudoir photography business lead to her training to be a confidence coach and how she helps clients develope strong self esteem through coaching. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gorgeousyouconfidence
Jackie Mitchell talks to Margarita Kalna founder of the Free From Festival, which takes place on Saturday 11 September in London. It is the UK's first gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free event showcasing a whole range of free from products. The event will feature informative talks and inspiring cookery demonstrations. Organic wines and gluten free beers will be available. Entry is £10 including a welcome drink. Book in advance at www.freefromfestival.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Neha Dhull, based in Leatherhead, Surrey, is Miss Central London and a finalist for Miss Great Britain. A former social worker, she is now studying law and also works as a model and actor. As part of her role as Miss Central London she raises funds for Alex's Wish and Cancer Research UK. The Miss Great Britain final takes place in person at The Athena Leicester on 16 and 17 September. You can find Neha on Instagram @nehaa195 www.missgreatbritain.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jennai Cox manager of Esher Theatre, a brand new arts venue in Esher which opens on September 4th with Leee John Imagination & Shakatak. The venue, a former community hall, has been totally renovated with a new bar, lighting system and dressing rooms and has an impressive line-up of shows coming up including Harry Hill. www.eshertheatre.com
Jo McGowan talks to Barbara Cosgrave a children’s author who has written Elmo the cat who doesn’t know he is orange, a lovely tale that teaches children it is ok to be themselves. She is busy writing the next book in the series. https://www.elmothecat.co.uk. Barbara is also a corporate stylist helping clients get the right look for career success https://www.barbaracosgrave.co.uk .
Anne Twist talks to Dianne Jubb of Tropic Skincare, talking about her past high-powered career in retail and her recent involvement with Tropic. www.tropicskincare.com/diannejubb
Jackie Mitchell talks to Claire Dyson an integrative relational counsellor, helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression. She also works with couples and is trained to work with those who have a troubled relationship with food.. www.untangle-your-life.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Phoebe Parvin who had just gone freelance as lockdown hit. No job, no furlough, what was she to do? She enjoyed instagram and so decided to start her own business on the platform and Editsbyps was born. 18 months on & some of the biggest household company names count among her clients.
Mandy Dineley talks to Vicky McDaid 55+ Equity Release Specialist Equity Release Advisor helping those with existing equity release plans save thousands of ££’s by switching to a lower rate plan protecting inheritance, retirement and free consulation www.55plusequityrelease.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Emma Tarring The Marketing Matrix, a web and marketing consultancy that specialises in helping owner-managed businesses to grow, which she co-founded with Anneve Hutchinson in 2012. www.TheMarketingMatrix.co.uk
Mandy Dineley talks to award winning International Best Selling Author, Brenda Dempsey, Book Brilliance Publisher, Business Coach, Best Selling Author Assisting you to become a confident author www.bookbrilliancepublishing.com
Ivana O’Brien, a career coach and trainer and also a co-presenter of Just Women! She works as a career adviser in schools for students aged 15 to 18. www.ivanaobrien.com
Helen Maguire chairman of Claygate Recreation Ground Trust, Tracy Scott vice chair and Valeska Pack, architect. When the clubhouse at Claygate Recreation Ground in Surrey was destroyed by fire in 2016, these three women spearheaded the project to build a brand new clubhouse from scratch. This involved fundraising, planning and building the new clubhouse during the pandemic. The spanking new clubhouse includes Pistachios in the Park cafe, an upstairs room which can be hired and is home to Claygate Cricket Club. It has evolved into an important community hub. www.claygaterecreationgroundtrust.org.uk
Lena Thompson is from Driving Miss Daisy which offers a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Claire Black break up and divorce coach who works with individuals through break up/divorce and beyond, enabling them to create a new life. She is the author of a book "Break Up: From Crisis To Confidence". www.claireblackcoaching.com
Samantha Carr talks to Charlotte Pickering about herjourney back from brain injury to abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower for charity! Facebook page; Brainbehindthescenes to support others with brain injury.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Anna Chauncey is a health and wellness consultant. She will talk about the Pharmanex Biophotonic scanner and how it helps people. Email: amchealthwellness@gmail.com
Jo McGowan talks to Desiree Anderson of Crest Coachin and HR. Desiree seeks to help businesses and individuals thrive through leadership and careers coaching and has particular knowledge around burnout, resilience and managing remote teams. https://crestcoachingandhr.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Gemma Pearson, a Zumba instructor in Guildford who has found innovative ways to keep classes going during the pandemic. Her classes currently take place at Guildford cathedral on Mondays and Wednesday at 6pm and Saturday at 10.15am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/530694111197561
Jackie Mitchell talks to Natasha Edge an image consultant, who helps women find their sense of style. She offers colour analysis, wardrobe detoxes and consultations online and in person. www.appearanceandattitude.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sarah Houldcroft a publisher, book coach, speaker and author. She works with budding authors to help create and publish their fiction or non-fiction books. www.goldcrestbooks.com
Joanne McGowan talks to Amber Evans, Editor of Muddy Stilettos Surrey, the number 1 lifestyle site outside of London, bout how they help businesses in Surrey reach a wider audience and about the upcoming Muddy Stilettos awards, showcasing the best of Surrey Business, and how you can get involved https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Jessica Giuffre, who comes from an Italian acting family, is a confidence and communications skill coach. She provides coaching for teenage girls and young women. As a business coach, she helps people improve the way they engage, connect and relate to other staff members and to deliver more powerful presentations. www.yourdaughterscoach.com www.yourexpertcoach.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Georgina Broadhurst started a campaign which has led to her nomination for the National Diversity Award. https://www.justshutters.co.uk/window-shutters-surrey/www.forgottenltd.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Sonya Morton-Firth Entrepreneur, speaker, transformational coach, & physique athlete. Queen of transformation. Host of her You Tube Show & Podcast The Sonya Morton-Firth Show https://www.sonyamortonfirth.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Carolyne Cross principal of Omni Academy, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, offering training courses in beauty, makeup and aesthetics. It is launching hairdressing courses for apprentices and adults as part of its rebranding. www.omniacademy.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Adrienne Dines is an author, creative writing tutor and speaker www.adriennedines.com.
Jo McGowan talks to Kerry Harrison a photographer who specialises in business storytelling that has creative and authentic storytelling at it’s heart. She encourages business owners to exist in their visual marketing by producing photography that showcases the very heart of what they do. She is also runs some brilliant photo walks that teach people how to get better photos in nature in some of Surrey’s hidden gem locations. www.kerryharrisonphotography.co.uk/
Samantha Carr talks to Beth Butterwick, CEO of JIGSAW, the Luxury British Womenswear Brand. Beth's uplifting story of following her 'passion for fashion' leading her on to the highest echelons in the corporate fashion world. What a fabulous role model she is for young women today. www.jigsaw-online.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Jessica Staniforth of Sexucation who offers desire and intimacy coaching mixed with 21st century sex education. www.sexucation.co.uk
Ivana O'Brien talks to Cassandra Hodges and Kate McGregor, local actresses, about a show she would like to promote The show is an adaptation of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens with an all-female cast on 1st - 4th July at Clapham https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/estella/
Jo McGowan talks to Michelle and Tara of Tarelle accessories, an online fashion accessories boutique which has thrived during the last year, offering affordable and quality accessories. www.tarelle.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Siana Yewdall bestselling milliner for Fenwicks, designer for Her Majesty The Queen Mother, today's Celebrities and Influencers. Siana reveals the inspiration for her designs & where her passion for 'old school' millinery began. On Instagram @Sianayewdall_millinery
Jackie Mitchell talks to Alissa Blackledge a professional aerialist and circus artist, who is leading classes at the newly opened Surrey Circus Centre in Walton on Thames. The centre is offering aerial hoop, trapeze skills, aerial fitness, flexibility and mobility classes for children and adults of all abilities. www.surreycircuscentre.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Joanne McGowan of Get Ahead VA discussing her new position as Regional Director of this Virtual Agency that offers a breadth of services and how now, when businesses are trying new things, they can support even more. www.east-surrey.getaheadva.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Karen Young who runs Ethos Metrics, a specialist Google Ads agency. The company’s number one objective is to stop businesses wasting money on Google Ads. She will be giving a webinar for the We Are Biz community on Wednesday 9th June 11am on An Insider's Guide To Google Ads Success www.wearebiz.co.uk https://ethosmetrics.com/
Jo McGowan talks to Feola McCandlish who runs Daisy First Aid Guildford and Horsham and specialises in providing first aid training to parents and child carers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. www.daisyfirstaid.com/guildford
Jackie Mitchell talks to Mia Preston, mum of five, who is owner of Pod Central a new concept in affordable capsule hotel accommodation which opens in St Leonards-on-sea, Hastings on 21 June. The Japanese inspired capsule hotel comprises of 16 pods equipped with clean bedding, a reading light and complimentary earplugs, as well as free wi fi, plugs and USB ports with shared bathroom facilities. www.podcentral.co.uk
Samantha Carr talks to Sarah Liebelt and Mary Burke who created The Dating Playbook, the podcast, during lockdown. The two single ladies who found the dating scene was a complicated and unrewarding place to be. So they set about finding new strategies to help others to navigate their way through. Instagram & Facebook @Thedatingplaybook www.linktr.ee/thedatingplaybook
Jackie Mitchell talks to Henika Thompson is a freelance photographer & visual artist. During lockdown, she honed her skills as an artist and creates artwork influenced by Ikebana, meaning flower arrangement in Japan. Her art work can be seen and purchased on Instagram @Henrieta_Thompson_photography www.henikaphotography.com
Jo McGowan talks to Linda Stephens founder of Yogamums who has recently launched a fantastic new initiative called The Women’s Wellbeing Space which is a one stop shop of information and practical self-help tools for women experiencing peri-menopause. www.womenswellbeing.me
Jackie Mitchell talks to Alexandra Knight founder of Stemazing, a social enterprise backed by Amey, Surrey's waste collection partner, dedicated to inspire women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). She has spearheaded a six-week STEM course for 5-9 year-old in schools in Surrey and now as far as Africa. She is a Visiting Professor with the Royal Academy of Engineering at Brunel University London and a trustee of the Women's Engineering Society. www.stemazingltd.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Bina Panchal Owner and Founder of BHVNA Luxury candle and diffuser home fragrance business ‘bhvna’ means love and feel good emotions, unique fragrances bringing a lot of love, joy, happiness and feel good emotions with a little luxury to your world. www.bhvna.com
Jo McGowan talks to Melissa Ocelka of Fitterrider.com. Mel is a personal trainer based in Guildford who specifically works with horse riders to improve their strength, balance and mobility in the saddle.
Jo McGowan talks to Ishani Bhoola an acclaimed violinist, educator and artist manager who organises the Haslemere String Competition and the Waverley String Ensemble. This year both have been taking part partly online and Ishani shares how you can get involved. ishanibhoola.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Trudy Kerr and her daughter Ruby Gascoyne. Amongst a series of concerts taking place this Summer at Crazy Coqs, London is the accomplished singer Trudy Kerr, alongside her daughter Ruby Gascoyne who is making her professional debut. www.trudykerr.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Lisa Tolley, based in Thames Ditton, Surrey, is an artist and illustrator, well known for painting the local area. She works with a variety of companies, charities and local retailers on a variety of projects. She also creates hand-illustrated maps of Surrey and its surroundings. www.lisatolley.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Sally Wade who is an osteopath who runs surreyosteopathiccare.co.uk a lovely, holistic osteopathic practice on the outskirts of Guildford. Sally has a particular interest in supporting women's health through pregnancy, post-natal and through to menopause and has a tailored 6 week post-natal exercise programme zivaa.com
Samantha Carr talks to Jennifer Gilmore, the founder of the successful online networking group Latte and Live which was started up in lockdown. www.latteandlive.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Karen Espley who has written a book called the Impulsive Explorer, about her research trip to the Antarctic. www.karenespley.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Alexandra Watson is Editor-In-Chief of SHINE UK Magazine and best-selling author, who has just set up The Super Future Network for Women. This is aimed at women going through big changes or wanting to make big changes in their careers or life. Free to join, it offers support, help and advice as well as a vibrant community. www.shineukmagazine.comwww.alexandrawatson.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Sandie Reed career and interview coach CV and Linked In Writer www.sandiereedcoaching.co.uk
Jo McGowan talks to Jen Roach from Fearless in the Kitchen – a cookery school that has gone online this last year and she does the most amazing cook-a-long classes. www.fearlessinthekitchen.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Emily Hughes who runs Parent Guide to GCSE helping parents to equip teenagers with the mindset and skillset to succeed at GCSE, A-level and beyond. She has written a book "GCSE Survival Guide to Parents" and appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain. www.parentguidetogcse.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Elena Ramona will be talking amongst other things about women’s safety and what they can do to feel more safe. https://elenaramonamusic.wixsite.com/website
Mandy Dineley talks to Mandy Elliot founded The Focus Academy in 2017 to provide skills development training by means of cutting-edge computer based technology and exercises to strengthen the skills in the brain that help us remember things. www.thefocusacademy.co.uk/home
Ivana O’Brien talks to Samantha Carr, www.samanthamagnetix.com about how magnets can help us manage pain naturally which can make a real difference to a person’s life, plus how she has been able to build her wellness hub business part time around her three children freeing up more time for herself.
Jackie Mitchell talks to Tracy Baker who runs Your Vegan Book-Keeper helping businesses achieve their goals by providing accountancy, business planning and strategic growth support. She is giving a webinar on Wednesday 7th April 11am "Small Business, Big Questions - Making Cashflow Work For You for the We Are Biz business community www.wearebiz.co.ukwww.yourveganbookkeeper.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Claire Fuller is author of a new novel, her fourth, Unsettled Ground which has been long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction www.clairefuller.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell talks to Vicki Baumann, a yoga teacher who runs virtual classes in Surrey and is planning weekend retreats www.yogawithvickib.com
Ivana O’Brien talks to Sophie Papageorgis a listening volunteer for the Samaritans. They offer a safe place for people to talk any time they like, in their own way – they won't judge you or tell you what to do, it's free and confidential www.samaritans.org
Mandy Dineley talks to Maddy Alexander-Grout founder of My VIP Card a multi award winning loyalty scheme that helps people save money when they shop local. The UK’s largest small business loyalty scheme https://myvipcard.co.uk/about-us
Mandy Dineley talks to Dr Andrea Haas, a medical hypnotherapist and EFT Practitioner who specialises in a holistic, medication free approach to facial pain https://andrea-inner-strength.co.uk/
Ivana O’Brien talks to Sarah Campus founder of LDN Mums Fitness. The growing platform encourages women, Pre-Natal, Natal and Post-Natal to stay on-top of their fitness and nutrition during these stages in life. www.ldnmumsfitness.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Nicole Posner - Consultant Coach Trainer Mediator Communication and Conflict Specialist www.np-mediation.london/difficultleadershipconversations
Ivana interviewing Amanda Weller, who uses energy healing to work with our natural instinct to get into the best possible state, www.amandaweller.com.
Ivana interviewing Lorna Vincent a CBT psychotherapist, with over 20 years’ experience working in a wide range of environments and with a wide range of disorders. http://cbtandmindfulness.com
Jackie interviewing Anne Twist, talking about her own business Brownstone, a brand of contemporary home fragrances and gifts https://brownstonelondon.com
Anne Twist talks to Lidia Rumley of the Brand Storyteller talking about how the pandemic has generated goodwill towards small businesses and why it is important for them to maintain a visible profile. www.thebrandstoryteller.co.uk
Anne Twist talks to Emma Shoe Personal Stylist about a new virtual way of offering personal styling sessions www.stylingyouwell.com
Mandy Dineley talks to Andrea Smith - Stress/Anxiety Management Coach and Stress Resilience Coach and author of Fear Less, Live More - www.facebook.com/andrea.smith107
Josette Lessor talks to Kate Nicholls is a professional career coach with over 20 years’ experience as a Senior HR recruitment specialist for a major international company. Nowadays, she offers support and guidance to people who are preparing for their next job move. Her clientele include both private clients, and outplacement companies. In this 3 part series, she offers tips and techniques to help people help themselves. Part 3: Interview prepping and interview skills. www.katenichollscareercoaching.com.
Mandy Dineley talks to Sarah Jones - Acryllic and Mixed Media Artist who teaches online, at Create and Calm Academy www.facebook.com/createandcalm
Jackie Mitchell talks to Helen Elizabeth Evans, who runs Hands On Business. Helen is the UK’s leading expert in scientific hand and fingerprint analysis, she uses this to help business owners who want a thriving business doing things their own way www.hands-on-business.com/
Jackie Mitchell talks to Julia Trollip from JT Biokinetics, a qualified Biokineticist/Clinical Exercise Specialist, she uses exercise as her main mode of therapy to treat orthopaedic injuries, chronic and lifestyle diseases www.jtbiokinetics.com
Josette Lesser talks to Kate Nicholls a professional career coach with over 20 years’ experience as a Senior HR recruitment specialist for a major international company. Nowadays, she offers support and guidance to people who are preparing for their next job move. Her clientele include both private clients, and outplacement companies. In the 2nd of a 3 part series, she offers tips and techniques to help people help themselves. Part 2: Where to look for jobs www.katenichollscareercoaching.com.
Mandy Dineley talks to Rachel Maunder - Story Telling Made Simple - Rachel helps you find and craft your personal stories for greater engagement and greater impact.
Mandy interviewing: Anita Chakraburty talks about her background in chemistry and risk management, being a naturopath and iridologist, the benefits of herbs/nutrition, along with info on the UK Astrology chart and the outlook for the economy/health of the UK. https://www.multidimensionalhealing.co.uk
Jackie Mitchell interviewing: Joanne Mallon, life and career coach, is author of new book Change Your Life in Five Minutes www.joannemallon.com
Josette interviewing: Kate Nicholls is a professional career coach with over 20 years experience as a Senior HR recruitment specialist for a major international company. Nowadays, she offers support and guidance to people who are preparing for their next job move. Her clientele include both private clients, and outplacement companies. In this 3 part series, she offers tips and techniques to help people help themselves. www.katenichollscareercoaching.com/ Part 1: Identifying skills / CVs / writing applications (parts 2 and 3 to follow in the coming weeks)
Mandy Dineley interviewing: Trudy Simmons, Clarity and Productivity Business Coach for entrepreneurial women talks about how she got into coaching, how working with women has been the most amazing journey and how we should always be ourselves. https://www.thedaisychaingroup.com
Jackie Mitchell talks to Kish Modasia from Lead Your Life. Kish is a Mindfulness coach and instructor and talks about how Mindfulness techniques help reduce stress and anxiety. She’ll also be talking about the online workshops and courses she runs for individuals, employees and business owners www.leadyourlife.co.uk
Amanda Weller talks to Erica Galvin a cake baker, decorator, sugarcraft tutor and owner of Iced Innovations. www.icedinnovations.co.uk (repeated from Dec2019)
Anne Twist talks to Sally Baker about the rare cancer Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma (EHE), and the charity she set up with her husband to fundraise research into the cancer, and to provide support for patients wherever they are in the world www.ehercc.org.uk
Mandy Hickson who is only the second woman to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line. Mandy draws on her experiences to train and inspire others, covering the core areas of human factors; decision making, communication, leadership, behavior, workload, conflict, fatigue and stress management. She is also a highly sought after keynote speaker. www.hicksonltd.com
Lucy Dyer who is an NCTJ-qualified journalist at News Associates and runs their marketing and admissions for their award-winning journalism courses. https://newsassociates.co.uk
Jenny Thornton from SMJ Media Group built a business out of a hobby during Lockdown 1.0. She helps business owners increase their business reach across 48 local and national platforms as well as running a podcast brand www.buzzpodcasts.co.uk www.smjmediagroup.uk
Anne Twist interviewing: Cassandra Hodges, local actress, talking about how she has been able to adapt her skills during the pandemic offering online performances, as well as having acquired a new role as a carer.
Jackie Mitchell interviewing: Caron Pollard started up the Teal Personal Allergy Assistant App during Lockdown 1.0 to make it easier for families and adults to effectively manage food allergies. This followed her personal journey coping with a daughter with life threatening allergies. www.teal-app.com
Sally Frederick and Phil Darley talk about their wildlife conservation projects in the village of Chiddingfold.
Susanna Klemm from Platform7teen, a charity committed to enhancing the communication skills of young people, to ease the transition into the world of work. The workshops are fun and interactive and will hopefully make a difference to their personal presentation skills, enabling them to land that all important job!
Karen Barham of Moore Barlow. Karen specialises in Mediation and assisting families to find solutions out of court. She has pioneered the new Surrey Initiative, seeking reform to the Family Procedure Rules which, if implemented, will revolutionise family law. www.moorebarlow.com/the-surrey-initiative
Elena Ramona, Musician / Model, returns to Just Women to talk about about her Mental Health journey and why she recently decided to go public about it.www.instagram.com/elenaramonaofficial
Nathalie Larcombe who started Larket Place In March during the first lockdown offering a huge array of house plants delivered to your door country-widewww.larketplace.co.uk
Oonagh Shiels Senior Partner Development Manager at InvestIN Education, they aim to create the ‘ultimate work experience’ for students aged 12-18.www.investin.org
Dorothy Watson CEO The Sunnybank Trust charity which supports adults with disabilities through a range of support services including a radio station, a drama group, a befriending scheme and social activities www.sunnybanktrust.org
Sue Towner is a promotional poetry writer and business agony aunt at Your Listening Ear. She writes poems for businesses as well as for special occasions such as birthdays and has published a book comprising 100 of her poems. www.yourlisteningear.co.uk
Lisette Ormsby runs Savons du Soleil which supplies natural French soaps and home fragrances www.savonsdusoleil.co.uk
Kate Holloway of The Glorious Edit, a virtual shopping fair being held in November and December and in support of Mee Two, an app supporting mental health in teenagers and young adults. www.thegloriousedit.co.uk
Tammye Huf author talks about her acclaimed debut novel A More Perfect Union. www.tammyehuf.com
Magdalena Reising, a professional harpist, jazz singer and intuitive healer. She's just recorded her twelfth album.http://www.magdalenareising.com
Annie Connolly, a former Great Britain athlete, dedicates her life saving forgotten and neglected horses. www.cherryhorsewelfareinternational.org
Fi Clark a Life Coach, Kinesiologist, Solution Focused & EFT Practitioner, who never stops studying balancing and mindset changing techniques to pass on to her clientswww.fionaclark.co.uk
Jo Godsmark head of people from Bruce's Doggy Day Care which offers a range of packages for dogs including day care, sleepovers, puppy pre-school and grooming.www.brucesdoggydaycare.co.uk
Jan Littlemore runs Cats Kingdom a cat grooming and healing service www.catskingdom.co.uk
Vanessa Mustchin, works and connects with animals using communication. She helps owners and their pets to understand each other better by finding out why their pet may be unhappy or behaving badly. www.communicatingwithanimals.co.uk.
Sarah Blythman talking about her business Reg & Bob which specialises in stylish and practical pet accessories. www.regandbob.com
Teresa Clarke runs Calm Lab Dog Training providing one to one tailored dog training. She teaches a kind, gentle and easy to follow method. Her motto is "Inside every dog is a good dog and inside every good dog is a great dog". www.calmlab.co.uk
Erika Petrie from Shades of Different, an organisation she founded to raise awareness of differently abled children and in particular children with downs syndrome. www.shadesofdifferent.com
Fiona Ross, coaching for men who want to avoid burnout, divorce and mid-life crisis www.fiona-ross.co.uk
Lucy Hitchcock developed a stylish insulated wine bottle during lockdown which she has turned into a business. www.partnerinwine.co.uk.
Carly Barret of Carly's Afternoon Teas. Carly specialises in afternoon tea delivery, perfect for hen parties, birthdays, baby showers, office lunches or as a special gift to send to someone. wwwcarlysafternoonteas.com.
Kim Barrett-Trachsel of Pets Home from Home, a company specialising in international transportation of pets door to door Kim will tell us about her adventures across the continent transporting a variety of different types of animal.
Renda Pinkney who started the R Red Consultancy in January. It helps small businesses grow more profitably, focusing on reducing costs and gaining efficiencies. www.rredconsultancy.co.uk
Diana Jarvis from The Young Reporter scheme, a schools programme giving students aged 14-18 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. At the end of the scheme students are judged on the articles they have submitted throughout the year and an awards ceremony is held for the winners. www.youngreporter.co.uk
Sally Bocquet, owner The Video Message Company which creates video gifts for special celebrations www.thevideomessagecompany.com
Professional coach and speaker Rachel Maunder talking about her new book '50 Lessons from Lockdown'. www.rachelmaunder.com
Zoe Angle, talking about her career as a stained glass artist http://www.angleglass.co.uk/
Alison Waters a specialist coach talking about one aspect of her service : interview coaching and practice. www.aliwatersassociates.co.uk/interviewcoaching
Kerry Fisher author, talks about her latest novel 'Another Woman's Child' as well as her non-fiction book "Take My Hand" she wrote with her best friend Pat about their 17 year old sons facing life-threatening illnesses and how it has helped other people. www.facebook.com/kerryfisherauthor
Lena Thompson is from Driving Miss Daisy which offers a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk
Dianne Jubb of Tropic Skincare, talking about her past high-powered career in retail and her recent involvement with Tropic. www.tropicskincare.com/diannejubb
Alison Fuller is a reflexologist, fertility massage therapist and hypnotherapist based in Weybridge and Epsom. www.thehormonaltherapist.co.uk
Barbara Cosgrave, author talking about her debut children's book. https://www.elmothecat.co.uk/Barbara Cosgrave 21 Jul 2020Valerie Ellis, an artist who creates oil paint
Valerie Ellis, an artist who creates oil paintings, drawings and portraits www.veryvalerieellis.com
Rebecca Amin, a career coach who specialises in helping new mums return to the workplace.
Anna Chauncey is a health and wellness consultant. She will talk about the Pharmanex Biophotonic scanner and how it helps people Email: amchealthwellness@gmail.com
Rhiannon Ford, divorce consultant, talking about the new divorce bill that will come into force next year, but focussing on the thorny subject of economic abuse.. https://rhiannonford.co.uk
Stephanie Forster is a humanist Celebrant. She creates personal, bespoke humanist wedding and naming ceremonies, and funerals and memorials. www.silverbeeceremonies.co.uk
Paula Kemp from Peak Your Pinterest, talking about how to use Pinterest strategies to generate leads and sales of products, courses and blog posts. https://peakyourpinterest.co.uk
Louise long Personal trainer. Louise’s mission is to help women drop the yo-yo dieting and learn to love their bodies. www.louise-long.com
Nikki Smith is a local author who joined us to talk about the recent successful launch of her debut psychological suspense thriller All In Her Head. https://nikkismithauthor.com>
Alex Hughes, Virtual Business Manager from Auxilium Admin talking about her work as a support for SME's helping them to focus on growing their businesses. https://auxiliumadmin.co.uk/
Emma Shoe Personal Stylist talking about a new virtual way of offering personal styling sessions during lockdown. www.stylingyouwell.com
Vicki Baumann, a yoga teacher who runs virtual classes in Surrey and is planning weekend retreats next year www.yogawithvickib.com
Lorna Vincent is a CBT psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience working in a wide range of environments and with a wide range of disorders http://cbtandmindfulness.com
Margaret Arnott is Surrey County Organiser of the National Garden Scheme www.ngs.org.uk
Lynn Craig has published her late daughter Natasha’s diaries ‘Keep Smiling – Taking Life with Anorexia One Small Bite at a Time”. Natasha started counting calories as a young schoolgirl and ended up with a dangerous eating disorder. Email: lynncraig@crcmail.co.uk
Marianne Windham, founder of Guildford Jazz, bringing the beet of live jazz to Guildford. Their first Jazz Festival is 20-22nd March 2020. https://guildfordjazz.org.uk
Jo Ferrone is Founder of How Does She Do It, which is a successful child friendly networking group. Jo is also a Business mentor/coach https://howdoesshedoit.life/
Beverly Edmunds-Jones of Funny Bones Zone Comedy Club. Beverley runs a comedy club in the Surrey and Hampshire area, bringing comedy to you. How it all started is a story in itself www.facebook.com/groups/FunnyBoneZone/
Clare O’Callaghan of One Stop Organisers, provides a helping hand for older technophobes. www.onestoporganisers.co.uk/helpinghands
Linda Webb of Refresh and Impress uses a team of expert videographers, gardeners, cleaners and textile designers to give a house the wow factor and to maximise the property’s potential without losing its charachater. http://refreshandimpress.com
Kate Hughes is passionate about teaching skills to cope with everyday life, by teaching mindfulness meditation techniques, which are accessible to all regardless of background, experience, occupation or faith. www.katehughesmeditation.co.uk
Katie Best of Cookie Dough To Go and NB Design, who are design and marketing specialists working closely with clients to enable them to make informed decisions about the best way to reach their clientele and drive traffic. www.nathanbest.co.uk
Nisanka Wicramarachchi - Nisanka is a Recovery and Confidence Coach, working with individuals and organizations to help people thrive after surviving from mental illness, addiction, rape or domestic abuse. She wants happy people creating a happier world. www.coachingwithnisanka.com
Jane Alexander, best known for revitalising one of the longest antiques fairs in Surrey, ‘Dorking Halls Antiques Fair’, has taken over another long established London based event, the Little Chelsea Antiques Fair, which includes expanding the event to include the decorative arts http://www.dovehousefineantiquesfairs.com/
Claire Pearce is a qualified practising coach & facilitator, who loves to encourage and support others in living a more satisfying and fulfilled life. She likes to encourage people to write as a means of self-expression, just for fun, creativity or all of the above and runs workshops/coaching groups, for life and for writing.www.cpsdayoff.com
Molly McKenna is a 16 year old singer who plays the ukulele and writes her own music. www.facebook.com/mollysingplaywritemusic
Lou Requena trained in Tai Chi and Qigong and is also an intuitive coach and mentor. She will be talking about the effects of trauma in childhood and our mental health. http://tai-chi-surrey.org
Caroline Francis is a jewellery maker and designer working with silver and precious gemstones using traditional silversmithing techniques. www.cmfdesigns.co.uk
Rae Adam FWP by Rae, a brand selling ethically produced cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts manufactured under fair working and fair wage practices, screen printed or embroidered with fun and meaningful words from the world of wine. www.fwpbyrae.com
Marisa Noelle is the writer of middle grade & young adult novels in the genres of science-fiction, fantasy & mental health., she will be talking about mental health in teen literature. http://www.marisanoelle.com/
Beverley Webb likes to open the discussions about difficult conversations we don’t want to have about trauma, abuse, bereavement and suicide to enable others to have a voice. https://stepforwardcoaching.online
Andrea Corrie is the author of Living in the Mourning Light, her second grief support book. She has found solace in writing following the loss of her 19 year old son James to accidental drowning in the River Thames, Kingston in 2005. https://andreacorriesblog.wordpress.com
Alison Jenkins of Meetings Club, a website that introduces venues and bookers and encourages honest venue reviews www.meetingsclub.com
Tosh Brittan, a leading coach specialising in transforming the divorce and separation experience through the use of mindfulness. www.divorcegoddess.com
Molly Taylor is a chaplain and end of life doula, supporting those with a terminal diagnosis and those they love with practical, emotional & spiritual needs
Natasha Davies of The Surrey Mumma, talking about her magazine The Clumsy Explorer focussing on lifestyle, family and sustainable living. www.thesurreymumma.com
Sandra Aviles of Pepe and Tete, a local company offering Spanish lessons to children and adults in Weybridge on a one-to-one and group basis, as well as offering cultural exchanges to Spain . www.pepeandtete.com
Lisette Ormsby runs Savons du Soleil which supplies natural French soaps and home fragrances www.savonsdusoleil.co.uk
Julia Trollip from JT Biokinetics is a qualified Biokineticist/Clinical Exercise Specialist, she uses exercise as her main mode of therapy to treat orthopaedic injuries, chronic and lifestyle diseases www.jtbiokinetics.com
Jenny Thomas confidence coach will give advice on keeping New Year Resolutions www.revitalisecoaching.co.uk
Karine Torr and Marja-Leena Toseland are editors of Darling magazines in Surrey and south west London, stylish magazines for curious and sociable women. www.darlingmagazine.co.uk
Jenni Williams is the author of a memoir "Rescued - Adventures with Down and Out Dogs" Twitter @jenniwdog
Ginny Marsh of Gorgeous You Photography. Ginny helps women to feel good about themselves in front of the camera, she knows how to create beautiful and memorable photoshoots which capture your inner beauty as well as encouraging you to celebrate what’s on the outside. https://gorgeousyouphotography.co.uk/
Leanne Stewart and Candice Cholerton from My Busy Bots create "busy" bags containing fun, educational activities that will encourage young children to learn through play. www.MyBusyBots.com
Lidia Rumley of Light Switch Brand. Do you look at other businesses like yours and wonder how they get it so 'right' when you're struggling to articulate the essence of your brand, Lidia will be discussing brand identity and brand stories. www.lightswitchbrand.co.uk
Neha Dhull is a Miss Great Britain finalist and runs "Happy Kids Campaign" fun and educational workshops for vulnerable kids. Email: neha.dhull@hotmail.co.uk
Erica Galvin is a cake baker, decorator, sugarcraft tutor and owner of Iced Innovations. www.icedinnovations.co.uk
Lauren Broughton runs her own public relations consultancy, Diligent Communications, specialising in raising the profile of travel brands and companies. www.diligentcomms.com
Katie Robinson is a Forest Bathing+ Guide and Staff Writer for the Forest Bathing Institute. https://tfb.institute/blog-launch
Tracy Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer at CMPP. CMPP is a corporate volunteering charity helping companies get active in the community with ease and effectiveness. https://cmpp.org.uk
Sarah Jones helps ambitious growing businesses make their marketing pay. As an objective marketing expert Sarah helps address specific issues to deliver a watertight marketing operation that delivers sustainable profit. https://sarahjonesmarketing.co.uk
Rhiannon Miller of LuxeVA is a virtual assistant, having set up the business to provide a more flexible working solution around her family. Now qualified as a bookkeeper Rhiannon is able to offer a wide variety of services to her growing client-base. www.luxeva.co.uk
Dr Zarrin Shaikh, Cardiologist and Founder of Lifestyle Cardiology, helps people achieve optimum heart health, empowering you with the tools to prevent heart disease through natural, lifestyle methods.. http://lifestylecardiology.com
Nicky Yates of Woodhaven Space, an eco house in Woking which has become a centre of wellbeing that can be hired out by the day for meetings and workshops. www.woodhaven.space
Amanda Free and Laura Hedges of The Hot Yoga Club, part of the Thames Club in Staines. The club specialises in hot yoga and offers a wide selection of classes. Amanda was the first person in the UK to teach hot (Bikram) yoga after studying with Bikram Chowdry himself in LA in the 80s. https://www.hotyogaclub.co.uk
Stephanie Scheier. Born in Brazil, Stephanie has lived and worked in many countries in i nternational sports event management, as well as being a trained make up artist. www.stephaniescheier.com
Linda Sewell is a celebrant and a bereavement counsellor. As a celebrant she offers bespoke ceremonies to mark different occasions. www.lindasewellcelebrant.co.uk
Courtney Burr runs So Chic By Courtney, a beauty salon in Banstead, Surrey www.facebook.com/SoChicByCourtney
Gillie Jones is part of a group fighting the women born in the 1950s pension issue https://wepaidinyoupayout.wordpress.com
Denise Hadden, a specialist optometrist will be talking about light colour and consciousness and use of light and field of vision to assist in healing a variety of conditions www.denisehadden.com
Tania Fraser, a TWIG (The Whole is Greater) advisor who works to add value to organisations by setting up systems to helping each part perform at its best enabling more productivity and profit www.thewholeisgreater.com
Steph Edwards is a Master Reiki practitioner and cranio-sacral therapist. Reiki is an ancient form of alternative healing. www.steph-edwards.com
Claire Taylor of Vantage Point Magazine, a brand new free magazine for the Godalming area, founded by Stefan Reynolds with a view to improving availability of information concerning community events for both residents and visitors. www.vantagepointmag.co.uk
Clare Calow and Sandra Johnson of 4eco Limited, a company that commercialises non-plastic products made from agroindustrial waste and natural sources, delivering eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. www.4eco.uk.com
Judith Smith ex primary school teacher will be talking about her art and also her upcoming exhibition at the Landmark Art Fair in Teddington on 19th/20th October - www.judesmithart.com
Louise Verhoeven and Franca Starling, owners of interiors retailer Orange and Dutch based in East Horsley, providing interior solutions and practical advice on décor. Their wonderful interior shop offers an array of furniture, accessories and unique one-off pieces. www.orangeanddutch.co.uk
Sarah Froggatt is from Become a company which makes special clothing for women going through the menopause - www.webecome.co.uk
Vivien Cotterill-Leigh of Priceless Media talking about The Open House shopping event on this week at Sandown Park Race Course – www.surrey-homes.co.uk/events
Rachel Power Interior Designer believes that great design enhances your life and everyone should have the opportunity to live, work or socialise in a space which makes them feel happy, proud & inspired. From styling a single space or event to designing, managing an entire project. She also runs regular, fun creative workshops passing on skills to others. www.rachelpowerdesign.com
Just Women presenter Anne Twist talks about her recently launched business Brownstone, a brand of contemporary home fragrance and gifts selling online and through independent retailers across the UK - www.brownstonelondon.com
Sam Currie of Okomoko, a plant based cafe based in Farnham using local produce where available, all food waste goes to a local farm rescue and they have a zero waste store inside the cafe. Ethical, tasty and local eating
Jo Marshall of Sparkling Ginger. Jo is a personal stylist and image consultant specialising in the larger woman. www.sparkling-ginger.co.uk
Dale Campbell, Dale is a trademark attorney but after joining Neals Yard she found a love for natural products which lead her to launching her own range of natural deodorants - https://www.posy.london
Rebecca Newenham of Get Ahead VA specialises in helping businesses of all sizes and from all sectors get ahead. Whether that involves getting out there and generating more sales or focusing on strategic vision. https://www.getaheadva.com
Sheila Chauhan of Smile 101, a private dental practice in Windsor and Guildford offering a range of services and products including the latest invisible orthodontic braces, for adults, teenagers and children. https://www.smile101.couk
Sally Rule is The Property Person, your property consultant with over 30 years of experience in the property markets, Sally is the ‘go-to-expert’ in all things property. https://www.sallyruleconsultancy.com
Tory Power and Jo Douet from Power's Weybridge which has extended from a cafe to become a lifestyle store with clothing and gifts together with a flexible space offering private dining, Pop Ups, yoga, workshops and much more. www.powersweybridge.co.uk
Danielle Bekker is co-founder of Good Living Brew which produces Binary Botanicals low calorie 0.05% botanical gluten free and vegan beers www.binarybotanical.com
Victoria Kennedy is The Fairy Clothes Mother who helps women embrace their bodies, discover their style and boost their self confidence http://www.thefairyclothesmother.com
Anita Chapman is a freelance social media manager with clients mostly in the world of books, who also runs courses and writes historical fiction. wwwneetsmarketing.com
Eleanor Hogan provides positive reinforcement-based puppy and dog training in Epsom and surrounding areas. www.elsk9solutions.co.uk.
Meta Killick from Living with Harmony. Music therapy uses the powerful and universal language of music to help improve physical and mental health. Living With Harmony provides inclusive group sessions and can include members of staff, carers and family members. - www.livingwithharmony.net.
Angela Poole and Michele Porter run Victress tribe, a women's community hosting fun, inspiring and empowering events. www.facebook.com/victresstribe
Lorna Valcin is a self employed consultant solicitor, specialising in employment and immigration law. She also enjoys singing and playing netball.
Francesca Robins Director of Grow your Business Show, will be talking abourt an event in September www.growyourbusinessshow.co.uk
Theresa Timmes runs Rest and Be with her business partner Mandy Penalver offering True Rest meditations online. to ease the stresses and strains of everyday life www.restandbe.com
Sarah Holding is a jazz performer and is also an author and will be talking with us about her new trilogy SeaBean. www.sarah-holding.com
Amanda Neale Founder and Main Presenter of www.Juniorstarsinger.co.uk is also a mentor to young singers and has written a book based on her life called Changing Sky.
Lisa Rollin violinist, she has worked for over 20 years at the top of the UK music industry, playing and supplying musicians for TV shows, major corporate events, exclusive private parties and high end weddings. www.redhotstrings.co.uk
Sarah Holding is a jazz performer and is also an author and will be talking with us about her new trilogy SeaBean. www.sarah-holding.com
Lisa Rollin violinist, she has worked for over 20 years at the top of the UK music industry, playing and supplying musicians for TV shows, major corporate events, exclusive private parties and high end weddings. www.redhotstrings.co.uk.
Lynda Berger published author of children’s book Demons and Thieves, will be telling us how our thoughts, feelings and perceptions influence our health, relationships and success, she will also be chatting about other ideas in the pipeline. www.lineupthedream.com.
Krissy Taylor of i2i Partnership which operates a teacher training partnership in Surrey for career changers looking to get into teaching after careers in industry or elsewhere. Krissy will bring two newly qualified teachers with her: Emma Mitchell and Lena Taylor-Vik who will talk about their experience on the training programme which involves being in a school from day one. wwwi2ipartnership.co.uk
Clare Van Dam, co-founder of The Lady Garden Foundation which raises funds in support of the Royal Marsden Hospital for research into gynaecological cancers, as well as raising awareness of these cancers which have complicated symptoms often missed by healthcare professionals, often referred to as the silent killers. www.theladygardenfoundation.com
Arti SharmaGrey of Once Upon a Bus which provides a creative storytelling environment, on a customised double-decker bus, with sessions primarily focussed on, but not limited to children aged 0-12 years in the UK http://www.onceuponabus.com
Alexandra Williams and Samantha Pantlin from The Naked Midwives provide a completely different type of antenatal course
Helen Hart Freelance Lawyer and Legal Writer advises on, and writes about, technology, marketing and consumer law.
Katie Jane Tutoring have a vision to inspire as many children as possible to flourish academically and socially through excellent and innovative education in order to help create a positive difference in their lives and to develop a life-long love of learning. www.katiejayneco.uk
Sophie Handa of Funky Olive is a lampshade designer. Sophie offers a bespoke service, designing fabulous quirky lampshades and also runs workshops on how to cover lampshades http://www.funkyolive.co.uk
Victoria Page of VIP Therapies uses natural healing to help others feel vibrant, joyful and well. She is also a Reiki Master/Teacher and a complementary therapist. Based in Farnham, Surrey, she offers a range of holistic therapies such as massage, reflexology, healing and Reiki. www.vip-therapies.com
Lou Hamilton, writer, artist, filmmaker and coach with her business partner Meredith Hepner-Chapman produce 'Brave New Girl' clothing to celebrate how you can transform fear into courage and create a Brave New You. A percentage of profits goes to charity Young Minds. She is the author of a book "Fearless" www.brave-new-you.com
Judith Yeo of Grayshaw and Yeo, a gardening company offering gardening services as well as training and mentoring new gardeners to RHS standards. www.grayshawandyeo.co.uk
Rachel Lemon, partner at Mundays, has experience in all areas of family law www.mundays.co.uk
Sarah Dean runs Student Springboard which helps students of all ages and stages to identify, plan and effectively prepare for the next steps in their further education or early career. www.student-springboardco.uk
Elena Romana, a musician and singer will be discussing her latest single "Soul Sing" and telling us how she got started in the music industry from an early age living in Greece. www.elenaromanamusic.wixsite.com
Sarah Parker of Cancer Research. Race for Life is returning for 2019 and is now open to all! Grab your family and friends and take part in the world’s most important race. Run, jog or walk around the 5 or 10k course at Kempton Park on 29th June or Epsom Downs on 23rd June and fundraise to help beat Cancer sooner. www.cancerresearchuk.org.
Liz Darke an independent partner at Flamingo Paperie which sells quality cards and gift wrap
Linda Beckett - New Author of 'What's Wrong Arty' Adventure Stories for children/teenagers - the book is a therapeutic adventure of children and can be used as a tool by parents, teachers and therapists as an introduction to the everyday problems in life.
In a special edition of Just Women, we pay tribute to Alison Florence, a former presenter who sadly passed away earlier this year. Presenter Jackie Mitchell looks back on some of Alison’s interviews. This includes Nerys Hughes (who starred in TV comedy ‘The Liver Birds’), on site interviews with Brooklands Museum and a thrilling car ride she participated in, as well as an interview from one of the Just Women programmes with Nicola Males from Willow Bakery. Just Women presenter Mandy Dineley interviews Alison about her work as a registrar and music is from Yasmine Giles, a friend of Alison’s.
Emma Reed is an ex-shoe designer, now personal stylist who is passionate about giving women confidence through clothes. Emma understands the emotional connection we have with our clothes and how the right outfit equals confidence and happiness. www.emmashoe.com
Anna Crompton and Lucy Rae of 64South, an online boutique. Follow Anna & Lucy on Instagram to see their humorous double-act, as a way to promote their business and increase followers. www.64south.co.uk
Louise Verhoeven and Franca Starling have joined forces and their complimentary design skills to set up Orange & Dutch an interior design business with a new furniture, interiors and accessories shop in East Horsley. www.orangeanddutch.co.uk
Nicola Holt of Dinner Dating Agency. Nicola hosts dinners in local eateries, once a month, for single people, providing an elegant way to socialize for single people www.facebook.com/dinnerdate.org.uk
Karen Powell is The Organizing lady Mardi Girl who was recently featured in Grazia magazine. Karen helps help people to say goodbye to things they don’t need by making some simple, practical changes for a more organised and clutter free way of living. www.mardigirl.co.uk
Rachel Maunder is a speaker, trainer and coach specialising in Personal Branding, Presentation Skills and Networking. Rachel’s overall mission is to empower women to really shine in their networking and speaking, to represent themselves with clarity, confidence and composure and to develop leadership skills. www.rachelmaunder.com
Julia Philpott is an experienced and qualified executive coach who specialises in helping women to successfully navigate the (often male-dominated) corporate world. A speaker for the Automotive 30% Club and a local Bird Table coach, she is dedicated to achieving a better gender balance and improving leadership opportunities for women in the workplace. www.jpleadershipcoaching.co.uk.
Lisa Lernoux-Dock of Meeting Needs, a registered charity founded by leading figures in the UK conference & events Industry. The objective of Meeting Needs is to raise funds for worthy causes relevant to the events industry. Lisa is Proud of the way that they have united the Meetings, Incentive, Conference & Events industry, whether competitors or suppliers - united behind a common cause. www.meetingneeds.org.uk
Lucy Macartney is regional director of The Athena Network, a business networking organisation for women www.theathenanetwork.com
Natasha Palmer is a personal stylist and image consultant www.appearanceandattitude.com
Maddy Jennings of The Vegan & Eco Living Fayre which returns to Godalming Borough Hall on Saturday 27th April, featuring zero waste and plastic free businesses, upcycled homewares, exciting plant based food and talks from Plastic Free Guildford and The Woodland Trust
Leanne Stewart of My Busy Bots joins Duenya and her business creates award-winning bags and fun, educational activities that encourage learning through play, winner of the product of the year award. https://www.mybusybots.com
Dueyna Chinere of The Family Network West Surrey runs a family network group connecting businesses with free networking events. www.thefamilynetwork.net. Dueyna will be joined by Liane Jackson of Daisy First Aid, who was highly commended in the new business/start-up of the year. www.daisyfirstaid.com/liane-paediactric-first-aid-bracknell.
Kathy Lawrence - a freelance copywriter, journalist and editor working under the name of Wrightwell. Kathy founded When They Get Older, which is an online resource concerning how to support elderly parents, in 2014. After a break Kathy is now back and is excited to share valuable information with a new and growing audience. https://whentheygetolder.co.uk
Sharon Peck discovered her passion for nutrition after being diagnosed with MS in 2007. This caused a change in career direction from being a technical software consultant for 12 years into the world of nutrition https://positive.health/author/sharon/
Eugenie Coleman of Better Health for Life, a therapeutic control system that taps into the subconscious mind to set it free so one can live life to the fullest.
Alison Wade, Club Secretary at Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club will be telling us about the launch of the new clay courts on 6th April by Mayor of Elmbridge Shweta Kapadia. www.weybridgeltc.com
Talya Stone – UK parenting & lifestyle blogger, creator of the digital magazine Motherhood: The Real Deal, and co-creator of the Self Love Sunday event series. www.motherhoodtherealdeal.com
Storm Copestake of Brightminds is a Hypnotherapist and qualified Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner coach based in Surrey. RTT offers ground breaking & revolutionary therapy, based on neuroscience & combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP and CBT. RTT offers unparalleled results. https://www.brightminds.me.uk
Nicki Perrin - sales and marketing manager at Jackson-Stops estate agents in Dorking. After a career in consumer PR in London, and subsequently running her own PR consultancy, Nikki returned to estate agency as she loves selling and has a passion for houses and interiors. https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/branches/dorking
Teresa Esan MBE is an education consultant with 30 years' experience of managing education and training programmes in the further education sector. www.teakassociates.co.uk
Laura Goring of CU Living, makes gorgeous bespoke designs for special events, such as weddings, out of copper piping. https://www.culiving.co.uk
Marisa Campos makes cakes free from dairy, nut, soya, egg, gluten www.cakesfreefrom.com
Rhiannon Ford is a locally based divorce counsellor who provides that extra layer of support required by people going through the enormous emotional upheaval caused by the divorce process. As an ex family law solicitor Rhiannon is able to demystify the legal process and provide much needed clarity. www.rhiannonford.co.uk
Cathy Richardson is a Yoga teacher and yoga therapist and founder of Diversity. The key aim of Diversity Yoga is to bring the yoga, health benefits and mindful approach of yoga to the wider population of the UK. Her approach is fully inclusive and the focus is on what each person is able to do. www.diversityyoga.co.uk
Dr Karen Morton is the main speaker at The Really Helpful Club for their menopause events and has spoken on BBC 4’s Woman’s Hour about the menopause. A gynaecologist at Guildford Hospital and runs a medical helpline. www.reallyhelpfulclub.com/directory/dr-mortons-the-medical-helpline
Megan Dudziak of Action for Children charity which supports young carers, fostering and adoptions services, and runs mental health programmes in schools, and has 2 care homes in Surrey for young people with severe learning disabilities/complex needs. The charity helps children before they are born until they are in their twenties across the UK. https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Lara Doherty of Vision Board Surrey. Lara founded Vision Boards Surrey a year ago to help individuals struggling to find direction and purpose in their lives. Lara offers calm and nurturing Vision Board workshops to open up possibilities, give clarity, focus and overcome blocks for others going through a similar experience. https://www.visionboardssurrey.co.uk
Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consulting introducing her pod cast launcher & training. Debra has 18 years’ experience in blue chip companies uses her wealth of experience across industries, cultures, projects and processes to challenge, facilitate and support. https://www.bridgeroadconsultants.com/podcast-launcher
Kate Broughton of My Imagination - runs workshops for children from 3 to teens to develop minds for the future and build confidence and overcome shyness. http://www.myimagination.org.uk
Alida Ballard, accountant and owner of Surrey Accountancy Services Ltd. Creator of the SAS Business Box, she is an entrepreneurial accountant who doesn't speak accountanese. www.sasbusinessbox.co.uk and www.sasbusinessbox.co.uk/making-enough-money
Sally Rule – The Property Person. Assisting in property search, styling and preparing homes for market, home minding and ad-hoc support. www.residentialpropertysearch.com
Nevsah Karahmet is a Breath Worker who helps people learn functional breathing habits and is a motivational speaker on the subject of consciousness and breathing. www.nevsah.com
Lucy Windsor is an executive coach and business consultant and author of "People Aren't Widgets" www.theperformance.biz
Sue Towner, a former accountant, has launched a new business Your Listening Ear giving advice and mentoring to other small businesses. www.yourlisteningear.co.uk
Emma Tarring of The Marketing Matrix - a web and marketing consultancy that helps owner-managed business to grow. They run monthly training meetings called 'START Marketing' for sole traders and micro businesses that want to learn how to promote their businesses themselves. www.TheMarketingMatrix.co.uk
Alexandra Sawyer-Hudson, a singer, song-writer, her collection of songs lyrically 'address the stress' that fast paced modern day life can bring and explore inspired solutions, that are rooted in Mindfulness, The Law of Attraction and Self Love. www.meemusic.co.uk.
Debbie Brewin, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and founder of Work Stress Solutions. Debbie wants to see a mental health first aider in every work place. www.workstresssolutions.org.uk
Alice Bedi of Cath Collins www.cathcollins.com - Alice is the owner of Cath Collins home & personal fragrance, inspired by plants and flowers from a Devon garden.
Helen Arnold of Play In A Week, an annual week-long project enabling actors with learning and/or physical disabilities to enjoy the magic and benefits of participating in a theatre show and putting on public performances in a real theatre. www.playinaweek.org.uk
Sophie Edginton of The Dinner Set, www.dinnerset.com, talking about what inspired her to set up her business and how we can make great moments with our friends using easy make-ahead recipes and unusual ingredients.
Abigail Hall of Abigail's Party runs an events business specialising in club nights with an upcoming special event in Kingston this May www.abigailsparty.co.uk. Abigail will also talk to us about her new social media business.
Grace Greensitt of Blue Line Events has recently merged her own design business with her parents' corporate travel and venue finding agency to offer a combined service to their existing clients. www.bluelineevents.co.uk
2019Caroline Edwards, Events Director of the Really Helpful Club www.reallyhelpfulclub.com The Club offers support to business owners and individuals through online forums, events and training.
Rachel Tombs runs 2 businesses: award-winning LinkedIn-focused business, Links2Leads, and Orion Legal Marketing which offers solicitors, barristers and mediators a comprehensive marketing and business development service.
Sigal Kellermann, who runs CMS System Designs, specialises in converting business workflows into secure database-drive web applications. www.cmsystemdesigns.com
Julia Elgar runs Just Ask Julia which helps business owners who struggle to get to grips with online marketing tools. www.justaskjulia.co.uk
Susannah Weiland has recently launched her own company offering luxury wallpaper, fabric, prints and chairs, which she designs herself and has made in the UK. www.susannahweiland.co.uk
Joy Phillips runs her own cookery school "Kitchen Joy" where she creates a fun environment to learn nutritional recipes. www.kitchenjoycookery.com
Sarah Osborn is head of services and operations at the Incorporated Society of Musicians, the UK's professional body for musicians. www.ism.org
The Just Women team get together for their Christmas musings with Lynda Berger, Penny Carter, Mandy Dineley, Jackie Mitchell, Ivana O’Brien, Anne Twist and Amanda Weller.
Am Golhar is a British Sikh business woman, feminist, presenter and influencer who joined a panel of 35 under 35 powerful entrepreneurs at The Business Show www.abstractpr.com
Bronwen Harding is director of Rogue Opera and her mission is to bring opera to new audiences and spaces www.rogueopera.co.uk
Louise Barretto is a family law solicitor and will be chatting about the current hot topic of parental alienation. www.bishopandsewell.co.uk/solicitors/louise-barretto
Jane Rogers of Villabella Ceramics - hand-crafted, hand-painted Italian ceramics sourced from the beautiful Veneto region in north-east Italy www.villabellaceramics.co.uk
Charlene Peterson of Petersons Fund for Children a local charity supporting children in Surrey and nearby who are struggling with mental and physical disabilities. http://www.petersonsfundforchildren.org
Cath Wallace of Not Just Travel, talking about her change of career from HR Consultant and coach to a personal travel consultant running her own business and also about Woking and Sam Beare Hospice. www.notjusttravel.com/cathwallaceCath
Tamsin Regnes is a MBTI Practitioner that helps people to discover what makes them "tick" and appreciate that others may "tock". www.tamsin-regnes.co.uk
Kim Searle is a power coach and author of Mid Life Is Not A Crisis & Therapeutic Coach and Mentor. www.kimsearle.co.uk
Pip Todman of Queen Pip Cards and Independent Stampin' Up demonstrator. Helping others get creative with simple stylish cards and scrapbook creations. www.queenpipcards.com
Lucy Dean of Canary Jam Media, a social media company, specializing in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter training for new business's she has a fine art degree and offers a creative service to her clients.
Emily Hodge supports people to lead a more gentle life - in what we do with our lives and in also how we think. An ex NHS and charity professional, she uses this and her personal experience of long term health conditions to share learnings on removing pressure, stress and anxiety from our lives to feel happier, calmer and more successful. www.coachingemily.com
Penny Carter one of our new presenters has recently launched a new business as a lifestyle assistant, helping busy people manage their personal and business needs, www.penelopespitstop.co.uk
Zoe Byrne, Deputy Head of Community Engagement from Princess Alice Hospice, will be updating on the work of the Esher based Hospice www.pah.org.uk
Caroline Wilson in advance of world prematurity day on 17th November. Caroline is a mother of 3 year old twins born prematurely in Dubai in 2015 and met her business partner there who was also having premature twins at the same time, www.toyboxtots.com.
Chrissie Cuming Walters, consultant solicitor. Chrissie is a dual-qualified solicitor and US attorney specialising in family law. She has particular expertise in the financial issues that arise from a relationship breakdown. www.keystonelaw.co.uk
Jacqui Gray, is a local mother of two university students talking about empty nest syndrome and the feeling of loss when teenagers leave home to start university.
Linda Hasking runs Identity Papers, a bespoke wallpaper and accessories business www.identitypapers.com
Gennye Lion Rainbow Anderzon is a spiritual empowerment coach, healer and ascension facilitator who has launched an online course. www.rainbowcentreforsoulpotential.net
Laura Scott is a cookery tutor working for various organisations throughout Surrey. She also hosts The Epsom Supper Club once a month and caters for small events as a private chef. www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
Donna Green is a cognitive hypnotherapist, some of her areas of specialism include anger management, confidence and self-esteem and pain control www.epsomhypnotherapy.co.uk
Victoria Scott, broadcast journalist spent 8 years living in Qatar and will be chatting with us about ex pat life
Jackie Mitchell offers public relations, editorial, writing and event management services to companies and charities. She also writes a "free from" blog www.jackiem.com
Lisa Rollin violinist, she has worked for over 20 years at the top of the UK music industry, playing and supplying musicians for TV shows, major corporate events, exclusive private parties and high end weddings. www.redhotstrings.co.uk
Lynda Berger published author of children's book Demons and Thieves, will be telling us how our thoughts, feelings and perceptions influence our health, relationships and success, she will also be chatting about other ideas in the pipeline. www.lineupthedream.com
Sarah Holding is a jazz performer and presenter on Brooklands Radio. She is also an author and will be talking with us about her new trilogy SeaBean. www.sarah-holding.com
Beatrice Leung of The Infusionist health and beauty business. Beatrice founded the business with a philosophy to create and deliver handmade products of the finest quality to suit every client, by using natural organic oils, plant extracts and active ingredients. www.theinfusionist.co.uk
Merle Nygate local author and screenwriter, talking about the release of her latest novel The Righteous Spy, a twisting international spy thriller to be published on the 18th October. www.merlenygate.com
Mandy Dineley, talking about her writing business My Beautiful Pen, helping people find words for special occasions and giving them the confidence to read it out loud, knowing that it will be well received and will mean something really special to the audience. www.mybeautifulpen.uk
Daniela Stones is a Personal and Business coach specializing in fertility support through hypnotherapy and coaching. Daniela supports women who are struggling to become pregnant and are anxious and emotional. www.danielastones.co.uk
Astrid Lowe is a dog trainer who runs weekly workshops and one-to-ones. She is the first UK dog trainer to be certified by Scent Imprint for Dogs and holds scent detection classes. www.surreysearchdogs.co.uk
Andrea Smith from Hypnotherapy in Surrey helps people struggling with anxiety and depression with easy to use techniques and has been practising as a clinical hypnotherapist for 7 years. www.facebook.com/hypnotherapyinsurrey
who provides interior services from simply supplying a curtain pole or fabric to a full turn key service, including an hour's free consultation, supply of fabric, trimmings, curtain/blinds tracks poles to making soft furnishings as well as dressing and fitting. www.sachaboxall.co.uk.
a young chef with a particular interest in paleo and vegan diets, she also volunteers at the Wellbeing Cafe in Guildford, an initiative of Oakleaf Enterprise which supports people with mental illness www.oakleaf-enterprise.org
Jade Binstead of Ribbons Media, who produce professional videos to showcase businesses, they are passionate about ensuring clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. www.ribbons-media.com
executive and personal coach, delivering leadership development and coaching, with training in confidence, resilience and communication. www.flydontwalk.com Art website: www.sharonbakerartist.co.uk
photography https://www.amandaduncanphotography.co.uk/ Amanda has been a professional photographer for over 15 years and has gained many qualifications and awards in that time. Her services include amongst other things commercial and wedding photography.
Pippa Moody and Maxine Falconbridge have started Boomerang Bags in Claygate, part of a global movement - shopping bags are created from fabric scraps to reduce single-use plastic and clean up local areas. www.boomerangbags.org
Samantha Bottle is from The English Rose. She hopes to engage people in Tudor history through historical interpretation, dance, workshops, toys and games www.theenglishrose.org.uk
Zeena Hicks, a mindfulness expert, will be running an eight session course "Making Time For You" from 15 September to 26 November. This includes guided relaxation with mindfulness. www.theartofperception.co.uk