In 2023 my podcasts will turn to art and interview creative artists across Surrey. They will be introduced by i-dbrand partner Wendy Reardon. Authors, artists and musicians will be my guests and bring their creative stories to our listeners. All will have recent success and my interest is how to build art branding for their launches.
My latest brandchats are with musicians and artists - today Alison Rhind - pianist and accompanist. Both her musical training at Chetham College of Music and Oxford University - followed by her years of working at Yehudi Menuhin and Royal Academy as accompanist and teacher served her as the “god mother” behind some of our finest international musicians - who are now world class,
Martha Lewis - ex GB and Surrey lady golfer chats to Wendy Reardon on building her golf game through her team experiences and her scholarship at University of Washington playing and touring with the team.
Her insights into the coaching techniques and mental game will be invaluable for any playing level of golf listener.
My latest arts podcast is with Alison Rhind, world class pianist and accompanist of our most talented international string musicians. Her career journey and insights into the revered world of classical music are fascinating..but her tutoring and mentoring of our string musicians Nicola Benedetti and Sophia Kauer reveal her even greater “fairy godmother’ qualities to developing their brilliant musical talent and careers.
Candida Woolley - a local Surrey artist and oil painter of landscapes and abstract paintings. She talks to me about her career, art training and her passions for local Surrey and Norfolk landscapes and more recently abstracts all of which, which she will be showing in Riverside Barn Studios, Walton from 15th January to 12th February. Private viewing with tickets for the music concert on 18th February.
This episode Doris Sew Hoy - Author of “Trust Yourself First” talks to me about her career journey from economist in the stock exchange to executive coach for Ashridge Business School, and now author of her new book. A fascinating coach for for both young professionals, busy parents through to experienced CEO’s. Drawing on her richly experienced mentors but giving fresh practical advice and tools on self awareness and communication in today’s world.
Today I’m starting my chats with artists in Surrey, and I start here in Walton with a talented friend, artist and painter- Candida Woolley.
Candida had developed her passion for art as a child inspired by the masters and her mother. She trained as an architect and lead several London projects before taking classes in Wimbledon Art College. it was here her art journey developed, painting in oils on large canvases across landscapes and portraits, through lockdown and hours of walks. She now exhibits in Aldebrough and Guildford each year - her paintings are available to buy on Instagram and she works from her studio in Walton.
Today I’m starting my chats with artists in Surrey, and I start here in Walton with a talented friend, artist and painter- Candida Woolley.
Candida had developed her passion for art as a child inspired by the masters and her mother. She trained as an architect and lead several London projects before taking classes in Wimbledon Art College. it was here her art journey developed, painting in oils on large canvases across landscapes and portraits, through lockdown and hours of walks. She now exhibits in Aldebrough and Guildford each year - her paintings are available to buy on Instagram and she works from her studio in Walton.
Today I’m starting my chats with artists in Surrey, and I start here in Walton with a talented friend, artist and painter- Candida Woolley.
Candida had developed her passion for art as a child inspired by the masters and her mother. She trained as an architect and lead several London projects before taking classes in Wimbledon Art College. it was here her art journey developed, painting in oils on large canvases across landscapes and portraits, through lockdown and hours of walks. She now exhibits in Aldebrough and Guildford each year - her paintings are available to buy on Instagram and she works from her studio in Walton.
Today I’m starting my chats with artists in Surrey, and I start here in Walton with a talented friend, artist and painter- Candida Woolley.
Candida had developed her passion for art as a child inspired by the Masters and guided by her mother. She trained as an architect and led major London projects, before having a family. She studied at Wimbledon Art College, and developed her passion for art, painting landscapes and portraits in oils on large canvases - inspired by the beautiful Surrey and Norfolk landscape - and the hours of walks in lockdown . She now exhibits in Aldebrough and Guildford each year - her paintings are available to buy on Instagram and she works from her studio in Walton.
Martha started her golf at St Georges Hill Golf Club in Surrey, and went on to play for junior and senior Surrey and GB. She is now in her 3rd year at University of Washington, Seattle as a golf scholar. As part of my series of chats with professional young golfers, Martha talks to me, Wendy Reardon, about how she has developed as a player and what she has learnt from her time in US.