Brooklands Radio Just Women Interviews

Sharon Goodenough talks with Tillie Mair Director of Sublime Butter, an award-winning British brand known for its premium flavoured butters @sublimebutter www.sublimebutter.com, Samantha Carr welcomes back Lou Brynteson who with her friend Lindsay Carman raised thousands of pounds to buy an evacuation vehicle to be used at the frontline in the war in Ukraine www.drivingukraine.org and Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talk to Eddie Judd, talented photographer and creator of the award winning podcast, Shoot Edit Chat. www.eddiejuddphotography.com

Jess Contos talks with Maria McLaren Weybridge Business Improvement District Manage, Sharon Goodenough talks with Sandra A. Russell author of the memoir "Daughter of an Alcoholic," a personal story about growing up in a family affected by alcoholism @sarussellauthor – Instagram www.sarussellauthor.com and Samantha Carr talks with Michelle Ford about her early life and career and finding herself doing her dream job in midlife as a radio presenter on Brooklands Radio and podcast host of Two Women Chatting. Inst: michelleford_twc

Samantha Carr talks with Angela Wilkins-Green Executive coaching for ambitious women with demanding careers, full lives and fluctuating hormones www.greenpathcoaching.com, Samanthan Carr talks with Steph Ryan, Brooklands Radio presenter and fitness professional talks about changing career in her mid 30’s and following a dream! and Sharon Goodenough talks with Jools Raye a ransformational change coach, and host of the chart-topping podcast Mamas Flight Path, Jools works with high-achieving mothers who are successful on paper but feel misaligned inside.

Samantha Carr and Sharon Goodenough talk with Danielle Close from My Skin Feels, an award winning skincare made from rescued food as seen on Dragon's Den www.myskinfeels.coms, Chloe Boswell part of the Totally Blondie tribute band that play all the classic hits along with some of the finest album tracks. www.totallyblondie.com and Becky Cawthorne Smith of Yoobra, a customisable bra built with heart for the 90% of women with uneven breasts. www.yoobralife.com

Samantha Carr talks with Ayshea McCormack founder of The Small Home - Handmade interior and lifestyle pieces for slow mindful living. Crafted with purpose, designed to last. Insta: @thesmallhome www.thesmallhome.co.uk

Jess Contos chats with Julianne Ponan MBE British entrepreneur and founder of Creative Nature, an award-winning free-from snack brand. Sharon Goodenough talks with Romany Youell an award-winning financial adviser and one of the youngest in the UK. Samantha Carr talks with Lou Brynteson and Lindsey Carman who are joining an all women convoy to buy and drive an evacuation vehicle full of essential supplies to the frontline in Ukraine handing over the vehicle on arrival, 1,318 miles later, to female combat medics. Support Lou & Lindsey’s Mission - www.donorbox.org

Sharon Goodenough talks with Laura Summers, a media and marketing expert with over 20+ years’ marketing experience, Samantha Carr talks with Anannya Mahanta, an artist who practices a six hundred year old performance dance tradition from South Asia and Jess Contos talks with Yasmine Giles singer and award winning Yamaha keyboard player about her career and forthcoming performances.

Samantha Carr, Jess Contos and Sharon Goodenough and guests Sal and Viv, founded the The Ginger Fig Club, a private, ladies-only members’ club based in Ascot www.gingerfigclub.com, Judy Sarsby Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge and councillor talking about her role and becoming the last Mayor of Elmbridge and Verity and Violet, singers and performers who blend vintage favourites with modern music seamlessly to provide outstanding performances and private events.

Sharon Goodenough talks with Vanessa Jennings a messaging and content strategist who helps women in business www.vanessaeves.com, Samantha Carr talks with Brooke Rohan who offers Solas Readings, a gentle, reflective guidance.www.lumenstudio.online and Jess Contos talks with film maker Lynn Crilly and actress Mikyla Dodd about their careers and their new film A Day with an Eating Disorder,

Jess Contos talks with Kirsty Finch the founder of Healthy Linking…a health coach working across nutrition, movement, lifestyle, and wellbeing. Sharon Goodenough talks with Roxy Holdstock a solution-focused professional organiser with a natural talent for decluttering www.roxify.net. Samantha Carr talks with Amy Damara Martin, a Producer, Assistant Director in film & TV and a filmmaker plus a radio presenter on Brooklands Radio! LinkedIn: Amy Damara Martin

Samantha Carr talks with Sophie Ziegler, founder of The Otto Connection - a private club that’s re-defining what it means to be single www.the Otto connection.com @theottoconnection, Sharon Goodenough talks with Claire Davis an award-winning coach, speaker, podcast host and co-founder of The Midlife Mentors, a global wellbeing business www.themidlifementors.com @midlifementors www.youtube.com/c/themidlifementors and Samantha Carr and Jess Contos chat with Lizzie Liebenhals is one half of Halls and Halls - a boutique agency linking sports, events, brands and talent, a winning combination to help any business or individual. www.hallsandhalls.com.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests Jane Rist and Beryl White, chums of 30 years talk about their friendship and creating the Instagram sensation @whatjaneandberylwear for fun and fashion tips.

Sharon Goodenough talks with Erika Morris founder of Assist Investigations and a former police officer who transitioned into private investigations, Jess Contos chats with Monica Jones founder and editor of Village Matters magazines for her local community, bringing local events, news and retaining a village feel for the magazines and Sharon Goodenough talks with Patricia Dhir is a professionally trained personal stylist, colour expert and TV presenter on the Style Channel www.stylefixuk.com www.instagram.com/patsys_style_fix/?hl=en

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos chat with their guest Beth Butterwick, Managing Director, Clarendon Fine Art. Beth's uplifting story of following her 'passion for fashion' leading her on to the highest echelons in the corporate fashion world and then to Clarendon Fine Art with over 90 galleries in the UK with a plan for international expansion, each gallery tailored to the local area. www.claredonfineart.com.

Repeat - Samantha Carr and Jess Contos. Today’s guest is someone many of us grew up watching on screen, whether it was Saturday morning TV, exploring the wild on Springwatch, or most recently, gliding across the ice on prime-time TV. Michaela Strachan is a beloved broadcaster, nature enthusiast, and all-round adventurer and todays she’s here to talk about how to re-invent yourself after 50. We talk about career longevity, confidence, keeping your energy up and what its really like to take on Dancing on Ice in your 50’s.

Samantha Carr looks back at previous interviews. Lyn Crawley spent 25 years in the RAF 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. Gemma Bissix an English actress who played prominent roles in Eastenders and Hollyoaks as well as theatre and tv shows. Instagram: @gbissix. Tamzin Outhwaite multi-award winning leading English actress and presenter - she founded We Free Women, the charity where space is created in womens' lives to reset, reconnect and recharge. Wefreewomen.org @wefreewomen

Sharon Goodenough talks with Linda Magistris OBE, founder of The Good Grief Trust that connects over 1,000 bereavement services across the UK, Samantha Carr talks with Sam Povey-Hall aka Goldierocks, the global DJ, broadcaster, journalist about her well-being project and Sharon Goodenough talks with Abi Moore a brand photographer and visibility marketing coach for quietly ambitious business owners www.instagram.com/abimooreuk [email protected] Insta: thehealthyhabitscoach

Samantha Carr and her guest Sandie Fredriksson, Breast Cancer Recovery Coach helping you to take control after breast cancer Insta: thehealthyhabitscoach

Samantha Carr and her guest British Olympic event rider and one of the world’s most recognised horsewomen Gemma Stevens talking about the sport and her love of horses and ponies.

Samantha Carr talks with Nadya Jary, after a 30 year career in the entertainment industry brings her extensive experience to offer coaching and mentoring - Bodacious Coaching, Samantha Carr talks with Jacky Bowman who started her own business providing personalised and bespoke travel in affiliation with the established travel company Travel Matters in South West London and Jess Contos talks with Tamara Brooks the founder of No38 Candle Company creating a luxury candle brand - we chatted to her about the experience and how her business is going from strength to strength.

Rpt - Jess Contos and her guests Parul Tolentino, co-founder of Bluehouse Artspace and an artist in her own right known as Parul by the Sea - we explore Parul’s upbringing and her journey so far and co-founding the Esher studio as well as a major accomplishment int he art world in her own right, Trish Winterbottom, founder of Emilys Kitchen selling online Indian food as a frozen food delivery service and Hanneke Bonser, a senior event manager at MGN Events based in Windsor.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and their special guest Gemma Bissix who played sweet natured Clare Bates in EastEnders and the scheming Clare Devine in Hollyoaks spending over three decades navigating the ever-changing landscape of British television. Now a mother, stage performer and budding director she reflects on her journey.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos talks with Anna Stanford, passionate home cook and author of two cookery books, like many of us has to cater to various food likes and dislikes within her family. So her latest book is Spinning Plates, easy dinners with simple solutions for busy families. Insta: @annasfamilykitchen

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests D D Campbell’s journey as a fashion designer reminds us that fashion is more than trends—it’s a way of telling stories, shaping identities and asserting individuality. Boutique :427B Upper Richmond Road, SW14 7PJ Insta: @DDCampbell12 and Sharon Goodenough is a British contemporary artist celebrated for her luminous seascapes, and expressive skies in oils. Insta: sharonstudioart

Repeat - Samantha Carr and her guests Margaret Buntrock is an author and her new novel Pains Hill is the fictional account of Painshill Park and the mysterious disappearance of the Hon. Mrs Hamilton www.margaretbuntrock.com, Anna Bartlett founder of Albi Art & Interiors, a gallery of affordable decorative pieces, chosen for their originality, composition, texture and colour Insta; albi_artinteriors www.albiartineriors.com and 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

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos. Today’s guest is someone many of us grew up watching on screen, whether it was Saturday morning TV, exploring the wild on Springwatch, or most recently, gliding across the ice on prime-time TV. Michaela Strachan is a beloved broadcaster, nature enthusiast, and all-round adventurer and todays she’s here to talk about how to re-invent yourself after 50. We talk about career longevity, confidence, keeping your energy up and what its really like to take on Dancing on Ice in your 50’s.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and their very special guests actress and producer Debbie Arnold and her daughter actress Ciara Janson talking careers, love and laughter. Debbie is well known for her characters in EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors. Ciara's first major television work was as Nicole Owen in Hollyoaks and made her theatrical debut in Bad Blood at the Key Theatre and her West End debut playing Louise in New Boy at Trafalgar Studios. Ciara is also a talented artist. Instagram: @missdarnold and @iamciara

Repeat - Jess Contos talks to Emily Verardi, a health and wellbeing coach, founder of Team Project You which offers support for women through fitness and a holistic approach to life, Samantha Carr talks to Gemma Bissix an English actress from Surrey, who has been on our screens since the age of 9. She has played prominent and longstanding roles in Eastenders, Hollyoaks, theatre and tv Instagram: @gbissix and Jess Contos talks to Antonia Scott a local writer and illustrator about the local area, how things have changed.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests Sam Povey-Hall aka Goldierocks is a well-known International DJ, now with a new venture… the IO Project which is all about well-being, rebalance and finding peace. www.ioprojecthq.co.uk, Tess Townsend, artistic director and Imogen Scott, actress, from Upstage Surrey talk to us about their latest play Dirty Cash by Claire Morrissey and sponsored by Killik & Co. ww.ticketsource.co.uk/the-barn-theatre-club-2 asnd Bella Fox and Sarah McCormack - Get ready to add some sparkle to your life with Belle & Mack, the ultimate online destination for fun and affordable jewellery and accessories! www.belleandmack.com

Jess Contos and Samantha Carr and guests: Lisa Rolling and Sarah Mallock of Red Hot Strings talk about their exciting news that they are appearing on Episode 4 of The Real Housewives of London TV reality show, Gemma Taylor and Donna Harcus Anderson the founders of 52 North rum. Discover how these two entrepreneurs have created a completely British product that is converting us into a nation of rum seekers and Zoe Nicholas talks about her stage school days, her backing singer experiences with Brian May, Lionel Ritchie and the fabulous Rod Stewart - her dance classes here in Weybridge at David Lloyd and her revival now as one of the most youthful ‘mature’ models out there!

Samantha Carr and guests Natalie Duvall and Alison Burton founded March Muses supplying black Christmas ornaments www.marchmuses.co.uk, Terri Collins did her 2nd skydive at 85 years young for the The Counselling Partnership - Insta: @thecounsellingpartnership and Anja Abaraou established Companionship Services in 2024 offering not only conversation and presence, but meaningful, tailored support.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests Niki Bakes, Cake and Bake Artist, food writer and published author www.Nikibakes.uk, Juliet Haines, Weybridge Festival Chair delivered a new vision, a new image and a new focus on promoting local charities and the arts to great acclaim www.weybridgefestivals.org and Jackie Mitchell, broadcaster and previous radio presenter with Brooklands Radio has a new show called ‘ Sentimental Journey’ which celebrates the music and the life of Doris Day, the legendary famous movie star and singer. www.dorisdaydream.co.uk

Repeat - Samantha Carr and guests: Rhiannon Abbott from the Epsom Bakehouse teaching others to set up their own bread bakery from home, baking bread for their local communities www.theepsombakehouse.co.uk, Micki Rogers draws on a broad range of theories and techniques from her background of coaching, psychotherapy, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) www.mickirogers.com and Laura Bloomberg who helps women on their fertility journey to feel calm, confident and emotionally in control - www.fertilityavenue.co.uk

Repeat - Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests: Jane Black owner of The Cobham Bookshop, an independent bookshop situated in the attractive Surrey village of Cobham, Julianne Ponan founder of Creative Nature; an allergy free brand offering high quality, nutritious, healthy and vegan friendly products, Julianneponan.com and irsty Finch Health and Wellbeing Coach simplifying the confusion around healthy living - empowering you to regain control. Insta: @healthylinking Pinterest: @healthlinking

Repeat - Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and their guests recounting their wartime memories: Michelle Ford discusses the lasting impact of World War II on women’s roles and their contribution to the war effort, Sarah Stroyen recounts her mother, Kays’ memories of the war. Kay was 17 when war broke out and she left a small village outside Cardiff to go to London for the duration of the war and Toni Palmer, born in 1932 had a long and varied career across musical theatre, tv and film, appearing in a huge number of productions across all genres.

Repeat - Samantha Carr and guests: Teresa Price, children’s author of over 9 books starring Doris the Dragon and other characters. Her first book is The Story of the Vanishing Christmas Tree. Anna Earl, a Nutritional Therapist from Nutrivival. She helps people who do shift work make better food choices to boost health and performance. www.nutrivival.co.uk and Sally Boddinton who is the founder of White Coco - 2 fashion stores full of vibrant colour and affordable style. www.whitecoco.co.uk

Repeat - Jackie Mitchell & Samantha Carr and guests Melanie Tomlinson runs her own design and interiors architecture studio operating across Surrey, Berkshire and the Home Counties. www.melanietomlinsondesign.com/and, Jenny Jones has launched her new cat care business The Cat Butler Weybridge. www.thecatbutler.co.uk/location/weybridge and Tracey Salmon is a professional makeup artist offering makeup lessons and services www.traceysalmonmua.com

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests Florence Moon and Marta founded ENO ECO sustainable bras and swimwear for people with one breast who do not wear a prosthesis that empower them with timeless, unilateral mastectomy bras and swimwear Insta: enoeco www.eno.eco. Anna-Louise Stewart, founder of Chuckle Soaps, who’s based just outside of Farnham www.chucklesoaps.com and Kay Stewart founder of Audley Chaucer Solicitors: a boutique legal practice based in Esher www.audleychaucer.com

Repeat - Samantha Carr and guests: Crystal Stewart from Stalwart Solicitors started her modern family law firm to provide high quality, cost effective, family legal advice in all areas of private family law, Lynne Lister from theyouthfairy.com helps children regain more emotional control and feel happier, calmer and much more confident in a short amount of time and Trish Hill, Magistrate, explains what the work of a magistrate entails and how the justice system is always looking for people from all walks of life to get involved. Might that interest you??

Repeat - Jackie Mitchell and Samantha Carr andr guests: Anita Chapman’s second novel “The Florence Letter”, published by Bookouture, is a dual time story about two women born decades apart www.anitachapman.com, Anita Chakraburtty helps people resolve health issues with herbal medicine and nutrition and uncover hidden talents and life purpose through medieval astrology www.multidimensionalhealing.co.uk, Saz Wilson’s first book “Mad Dogs & Me: A Comedy Diary”, set in Surrey, is a year in the life of bringing up two crazy, huge Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies www.sazwilson.com and Nicky Dye is a therapeutic yoga teacher, Chinese medicine practitioner and sleep expert www.claygateyogaclinic.co.uk

Jess Contos and her guests: Sarah Mullins an occupational therapist who after hitting a severe midlife crisis, decided to turn her attention to training to be a life coach www.nowvoyagercouk.wordpress.com, Lucy Roshier from Killik & Co discusses how she fell into PR and Marketing and explains what she does now as a very active member of the local community www.killik.com and Stephanie Cotela a native New Yorker who is a qualified art historian with a passion for ghost stories and crime thrillers, who now writes spooky children’s novels! www.stephaniecotela.com

Samantha Carr and guests: Jenni Kravitz has successfully built two brands Simply Dancing Partners, a dance company offering lessons and partners on the dance floor and Loveyouriphone.com www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk and www.loveyouriphone.com, Rosie Welby, comedian, podcaster, journalist and author of The Break Up Monologues and Toni Kent is a stand up comedian and a keynote speaker for corporates, charities and networks to assist them to grow their social mobility conversation with high energy and humorous speeches.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and theirguests: Sarah Drabwell, the General Manager at Sandown Park Racecourse and the prestigious Jockey Club, Laura Griffiths from Riding For the Disabled and the Horse Rangers Association and Lisa Rolin and Sarah Mallock from the Red Hot Strings.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and their special guest Michaela Strachan, from Wide awake Club, Springwatch and Winterwatch as well as her unforgettable turn on Dancing On Ice, is a passionate wildlife presenter, a seasoned broadcaster and a voice for conservation. @strachan.michaela.

Repeat - Introduced by Samantha Carr. Jo McGowan talks to Katey Carter of Carter and Olive who is an event organiser specialising in vintage crockery and styling with a passion for sustainability. www.carterandolive.co.uk, Jo McGowan also talks to Jennie Powell of Tree Duck Design who creates beautiful brand-aligned websites that create an engaging online presence. www.treeduckdesign.com and Ivana O’Brien talks to Sandrine Olmi a nutritionist, specialising in nutritional therapy for gut and hormone balance – www.savoirfayre.co.uk.

Samantha Carr and Jess Contos and guests: Emily Saunders Jazz vocalist, producer, composer and broadcaster. www.emilysaunders.co.uk, Jayanne Scarrott from Cake Girl London & Café specialises in creating delicious, made-to-order cakes for all occasions www.cakegirllondon.co.uk and Elle Wilks and Kate Cooper from the Fearless Girls Club an ambitious social enterprise with a bold vision: Every girl in the UK grows up fearless www.fearlessgirlsclub.co.uk.