On The Sofa With Rouge

Julian Felice is Gibraltar's first ever internationally published playwright. He has had four plays published in the United States with over thirty performances across the country, as well as a handful of productions in London, including a three night run of his play The Blue Whale at The Space. Formerly Head of Drama at Bayside, his drama group has won close to eighty awards in Gibraltar and in the UK. He has received the Governor's Award for Merit and was named Cultural Ambassador at the 2019 Cultural Awards. Julian is also director and presenter of GibTalks, Gibraltar's premier talks event. A fascinating chat about his life and his aspirations and his new role. This podcast supports Childline Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When life throws lemons at you what do you do? In Gabriella Agius’s case you make a few gin and tonics and the most of every opportunity that comes your way. With incredible support, 3 beautiful children and a strong head on her shoulders she has navigated through life with determination, grit and resilience. A true force of nature, a huge motivator and about to finish her masters degree, Gabs is focused on success and empowering others to overcome challenges and succeed as she has. This podcast is sponsored by AMC Credit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 8 years old Eric Rowbottom was born again. He woke up one morning unable to walk. He had been playing football the day before and just like that his life changed. Now as an adult living with a disability Eric has made it his mission to raise awareness about the issues affecting those living with disability and lobbying for greater accessibility around Gibraltar. He is part of SNAG the Special Needs Action Group. Listen to this podcast to find out about his extraordinary determination and how he conquers his disability on a daily basis. This podcast supports the Special Needs Action Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mapping your whole body to the solesof your feet and hands and determining what areas need more attention is exactly what Gillaine Casciaro does with her Reflexology practice. She can work out ailments and what areas you need to work on, on your body, just by massaging feet and hands. Find out how she does it as she chats to Rouge about how she started, why she enjoys it so much and how worthy the benefits are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living on the other side of the world and far from your hometown takes a little getting used to as Germaine Britto Silva explains. 100% llanita and keeps to her traditions as much as possible, she and her husband Ken relocated and set up camp in Australia. They brought up their 3 children there who are now flying the nest and Germaine is focusing on her passion. She’s a Mindset Coach and a Change Manager. She helps businesses manage change and she helps people lead successful lives. Find out how in this fascinating chat with Germaine. This podcast is sponsored by Holland and Barrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week and the last in theseries Dav & Rouge are once again invited to treats this time at the E1 Spa and Wellness Centre in Devil’s Tower Road. And after their time in the spa they are invited to tea at the new restaurant Freska at E1. In between mouthfuls they discuss what they have experienced to tempt others to try the spa, the bathing season has started so they chat about that and they discuss the fuss on social media with the lead up to Pride. As usual this episode won’t disappoint and you’llfind yourself agreeing, disagreeing and wanting more! They will be back in August with more shenanigans and thank you SO much to Ibex insurance for sponsoring the show. THANK YOU INEX INSURANCE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a travel agent sounds like a dream job and actually it is for Christian Mascarenhas who this week chats to Rouge about his dedication and relentless drive to be a success and to make a success of his life. He started Travel Counsellors in Gibraltar and provides a bespoke service for his clients who have now become part of his extended family. His family mean the world to him, he has a huge heart and bares all in this fast paced chat about running a business, being a family man and being part of this close community. This podcast is sponsored by the Travel Counsellors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be a champion at a sport you need to dedicate most of your day to the sport. This is not an easy thing to do as Under 23 Mens 8 Rowing World Champion Jack Prior tells Rouge in this episode. She catches up with him on zoom as he chats about growing up in Gibraltar and watching his Dad row for the Calpe Rowing Club and how that inspired him to now maybe even become an Olympian. Joy, pride, dedication and extreme hard work have made Jack an elite athlete. We could all learn from him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an intimate gathering, Dav and Rouge found themselves engaged in a heartfelt conversation with the outgoing Mayor of Gibraltar Christian Santos. As he reflected on his final week in office, he exuded a mix of pride and humility. With a twinkle in his eye, he shared his thoughts and feelings during his tenure and how much the people of Gibraltar have meant to him.  An emotive chat where he divulged what he set out to achieve and how he had a profound sense of fulfillment but also a tinge of sadness upon departing after two transformative years.  He even let us into a few secrets.  This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survivors of domestic abuse embody incredible strength and resilience as they navigate the harrowing journey towards freedom. Emerging from a dark and painful past, they are driven by an unwavering desire to break the cycle of violence. These courageous individuals not only heal their wounds but also channel their experiences to empower others and create a brighter future for their community. Join Michelle and Gianella on the sofa, 2 very brave, strong and resilient women running the Women in Need shelter. This podcast is sponsored by Boux Avenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a footballer is not as glam as it may seem as Jamie Bosio explains in this episode. Hard work, a strict training programme, long days ….. but why did he bother? Now he’s coaching futsal, he’s a Sociology teacher at Bayside school and is inspiring the next generation to, like him, be the best they can be. This podcast is sponsored by Montarik Services Offices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode the girls are having a rant, what a surprise! Amongst the topics Revolut cards, how inconsiderate people in cars are towards cyclists, training for charity events, flight chaos and what does Britain really think of us. You really don’t want to miss the tea!!! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poonam, a Mumbai-born designer and entrepreneur relocated to Gibraltar and is emerging as a thriving business woman. Her remarkable journey of resilience and determination along with her creativity is ensuring she is top of her game when it comes to dressing women and empowering them with amazing outfits. Find out how she is building up her business and empowering her two young daughters to be strong independent women. This podcast is sponsored by PR Couture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Stelios Kyriakides, a dynamic marketeer who has mastered the art of staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of business. With his relentless drive, innovative mindset, and remarkable charisma, Stelios co founded the trailblazing company Kensho Marketing. He talks to Rouge about his passions and his secret to success. This podcast is sponsored by Kensho Marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the girls are in the Hummingbird Cafe in City Mill Lane chatting to Lena and Kaylan from Truly Conscious. A frank and honest discussion about mental health, healing from it and moving on with a positive attitude. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When God has a plan for you, you have to be very brave and courageous to follow him. This is exactly what Sister Patricia Mc Laughlin did. Her calling was to become a Loreto nun and help spread the word of God. Born in Ireland she arrived in Gibraltar and started teaching at Loreto Convent. Many local children passed though her hands and in this podcast she fondly remembers her 13 years in Gib and what an impact it made on her life! And at a certain point she got another calling to do something different which took her to Lima, Peru and run a school in one of the slums. Her life has been spent educating children and helping to make their world a better place. A remarkable, truly inspiring chat with an incredible force of nature that is Sister Patricia. With special thanks to Louise Pardo & Tessa Risso Restano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dav and Rouge have 2 guests Professor Elena Seaone from the University of Vigo & Professor Cristina Suarez Gomez from the University of the Balearic Islands. They were in Gib for a few days researching Gibraltarian English, how we speak it, how we code switch and they want to help monitor the health of the llanito language. With thanks to the Elliotts Hotel for hosting the chat they discuss all matters llanito. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mauro de Bettio was born in Italy and discovered his passion for travelling late in life. He started his adventures, in his now second home, India. Something fascinated him about the country, the colours, the people. His dream came true and he is now an acclaimed travel and portrait photographer. This journey around the globe also brought him to Nairobi where the poverty he witnessed moved him so much he felt he had to do something about it, he set up The Malaika Foundation. Feeding 150 street kids every week the charity wants to do so much more and needs more funds. We had to get his story out with thanks to Tessa Risso-Restano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Main Street edition of the programme with Dav & Rouge on the bench fixing the world or trying to!! Can you just park your bike in Gib wherever you want??? And block anyone in??? Dav has a rant and Rouge has a situation in a shop in Spain which she wasn’t expecting. Mental health is also discussed and don’t forget you can watch the shenanigans on their you tube channel StreetTalk with Dav & Rouge. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change is a real crisis, it’s happening now and we need to do more about sustaining what we have and finding a better way forward. Professor Daniella Tilbury is a huge inspiration, from the way she’s travelled all over the world representing Gibraltar and advising on Sustainability to the way she and her family live their lives making change as they go. It’s such a privilege to hear from such a brilliant mind. This podcast is sponsored by Boux Avenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your cortisol levels run rife your brain goes into fight or flight mode and this can cause all sorts of emotions. In this very personal chat with EFT and NLP Therapist Ian Dawson, Rouge describes why she went to see him and he explains why this can happen and how he can help with these feelings of despair and anxiety. An intimate chat with a skilled Therapist with a tried and tested technique to improve your mental health and turn your life around. With many thanks to Ian for giving up his time to help others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the girls record at the Ace Art Revolution exhibition in the Gustavo Bacarisa’s Gallery in Casemates. A feast for the eyes and an interesting insight into Gibraltar’s art world. Join Dav and Rouge as they chat to exhibition producer JP Bautista and to Stephen Hermida and Naomi Martínez artists exhibiting at the exhibition. An explosion of colour and life! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holistic health is a form of therapy that is more and more popular. In this ever changing world people become fearful of things, their moods change and life becomes a struggle. Geraldine Canepa is a pro femme expert, she has been practicing for over 20 years and has recently delved deep into the effects and changes menopause brings. She advises patients on why these changes could be happening to them and how they can overcome them with simple tweaks to their daily life. This chat is important to share because it deals with mental health and ways to improve your life in a natural and holistic way. This podcast is sponsored by Prestige Jewellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the girls are on location in John Mackintosh Square, birds chirping, spring is in the air and as usual they have a thing or two to say about tall buildings, they discuss what they would do if they met their heroes and the music festival, is it coming back? This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dunia Tyrell’s story is quite remarkable. She always wanted to know who her real Father was and as she chats to Rouge they piece together her fascinating life of discovery, emotions and love. She explains to Rouge why it was SO important for her to uncover all the secrets her Mother had hidden from her for so long. A wonderful emotional story sponsored by Inc. Outside the Box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the sofa this week Rouge is joined byaward-winning (BAFTA) television news journalist for 25 years and Gibraltarian Helen Wade. She worked at the BBC for 14 years, before that Associated Press TV news agency for 3 years, and for 2 years was a correspondent at Sky News in Madrid. Amongst other things she contributes to Spanish network television news programmes. Currently having her own business Singe Media she’s a freelance reporter and media consultant. She tellsRouge about her fabulous childhood, her work around the globe including war zones and the important breaking news she scooped many times while on location. This podcast is sponsored by Singe Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the girls are coming to you from Dav’s house for a change and at the end of the episode showcase Dav’s famous Lego. They discuss Jonathan Teumas’s new book, should they change words in books written many years ago to be politically correct and passport stamping why does it bother us so much. Join in the shenanigans, now also on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surely it’s better to say ‘Oh well’ than ‘What if?’ If you don’t try something then you won’t know if you’re good at it or like it. Romina Chipol was always creative, her Granny inspired her and together they created home furnishings. But it was always a hobby for her until now. Romina has set up her very busy interior design business and tells Rouge why bothering to do it was SO important to her. This podcast is sponsored by D & H Ceramics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Treated to an amazing tea at the Queen’s Picturehouse and Eatery it was hard to talk!! Dav and Rouge somehow managed with Kenneth Cardona in the mix. Topics included the Royals, badges and a little geography lesson along the way! Enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A4 architects and engineers was founded 21 years ago in Copenhagen by three civil engineers and an architect. One of the Civil Engineers was Eric Bossano Prescott. They believed that you could build a company on this principle: “There should be no difference between what you think, what you say and what you do”. In this podcast Eric explains how he started and how he helped make a huge success of his business. This podcast is sponsored by A4 Arkitekter og Ingeniører. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This season is called 'Why Bother?' It 's a question I ask myself all the time! But don't worry, I'm not about to pack it all in. I read a quote recently which said, someone with a 'why' to their life, can put up with almost any 'how'. So I wanted to speak to people who have been successful in their fields and to get to the bottom of their why, why do they bother? Why all the hard work, the thankless hours, the pain, the setbacks, the failures, the triumphs, seriously, why bother? If you don't have a why, the how isn't going to matter. So I hope i have whetted your appetite and you will join me for next season of the pod. We will delve into the hidden, and not-so-hidden, motivations of our guests, what drives them, what gets them out of bed every morning, at the end of the day, why do they bother! In the meantime, thank you for all your feedback and comments and if you like the show please take the time to give us a rating and a review on itunes, spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting comfy on the sofa or so it seems. With Mikey in the mix this weeks episode mentions the Wim Hof Method and getting into an ice bath, the origins of the word Chomino and then everything takes a turn when Dav and Rouge seem to disagree on whats going to happen when the negotiations stop. What negotiations? Well tune in to find out and remember StreetTalk also on YouTube now. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first in the new series and now also on YouTube https://youtu.be/htQLP0k-xi0. StreetTalk is back with Dav and Rouge. This week the girls talk to Manuel and Dale from GFAMS (Gibraltar for A Multilingual Society) a newly set up association which aims to promote the use of Llanito as one of our local languages along with English & Spanish. They are concerned that this intrinsic part of our culture and heritage is being lost forever. Don’t miss the discussion on one of Gibraltar’s hot topics. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 of #StreetTalk starts this week and this time……… there’s something new!……. We’re filming it and putting it on YouTube! This is the link: https://youtu.be/rdBBJsWxCHg. Please like and share and comment! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode of 2022 and live from the Quarribean, Dav, Rouge and the kids discuss Wim Hoff and the benefits of ice waterplunging! Beanie and Mikey discuss Christmas, University life and presents and Owen, EJ and Hudson put the world toright. A jolly episode wishing everyone a Happy New Year, thanks for listening! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is coming and the girls discuss festivities including flight delays, chaos at airports and what they have asked Santa for. A few disagreements here and there and a few laughs!! Join Dav and Rouge this week and catch up with their shenanigans in this extra long episode! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When afflicted with an illness be it mental or physical people more and more resort to seeking alternate therapies to heal and feel better. Tina Galliano is recently qualified as a Pranic Healer. She connects with people and without touching them she works on their chakras and realigns them. A fascinating talk with a passionate and committed healer. This podcast is sponsored by Gache Opticians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone suffers with their mental health at some point or other. Having experienced some of these issues in her family Brenda Cuby decided to join Gibsams and help in any way she could. She is now the CEO and is running the charity which is helping so many people in Gibraltar. Find out how Gibsams works, what they need from you and how we can all help make lives better for others. podcast is sponsored by Holland and Barrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elaine Flynn is a fighter and ploughs through life with a positive attitude, determination and the desire not to let her chronic illness get her down. She is married, has two young daughters and a full time job, a busy life, and she makes sure that she does all she can to stay in control, mind and body, to get through her day. This podcast is sponsored by The Bassadone Group of Companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football, mullets, things to do in London and how Dav really doesn’t like Christmas! Loads going on on StreetTalk this week catch with with Dav & Rouge voicing their opinions as usual and putting the world to right! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rotary Club in Gibraltar has been doing good for 57 years. It’s a service organization that wants to give back to the community. Their main motto is service above self and its President MJ Feeke talks to Rouge about their core values, their projects and the Youth Grant which is helping young people between the ages of 14-19 to better themselves mentally or physically. Don’t miss hearing what the Rotary Club Gibraltar is doing and how. This podcast is sponsored by the Rotary Club Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a big deal when your dreams come true and this is what happened to Lesley Posso as you’ll hear on episode #34. From a young age she dreamed of being a film editor and putting films together, in fact she did this for fun for her friends at parties yet only dreamt that one day she would be nominated for a BAFTA award. Listen to Lesley’s remarkable story. This podcast is sponsored by Safety Solutions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Beran Parry is passionate about how we treat our bodies. She achieved a doctorate in Natural Medicine and has practiced professionally all over the world for over 30 years. She wants to dedicate herself to helping people transform their lives. She’s an award winning author having written about Natural and Functional medicine extensively and she has her own brand of supplements which she herself has researched all made with organic ingredients. It’s a fascinating listen, informative and super interesting. Please have a look at Beran’s website www.beranparry.com . This podcast is sponsored by Dr. Beran Parry, Bio Dynamic Medecine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Street Talk this week comes to you fromPiece of Cake Bakery and this week the girls are joined by Sharon Garcia and Rebecca Calderon. The chat gets heated as they tackle politics, filth and Gibraltar's writers amongst other topics. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the Foreign Office age 20 gave Ros Day the chance to travel the world and experience quite amazing things. Her job in the Diplomatic Service paved the way for her to meet her husband who also worked for the F.O. and eventually they arrived in Gibraltar and have loved every minute. Don’t miss this brilliant conversation of travel and living life to the full. This podcast supports Gibsams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morrisons supermarket is at the heartof our community working closely with local charities to make a difference. Liz Reyes their Community Champion is working hard to give many charities representation and in this podcast she explains what Morrisons gets up to all year round. This podcast is sponsored by Morrisons Supermarket Gibraltar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hetty Backstage is a character in Lowri Madoc’s books based on herself. Born to much loved and well known British actors, Lowri had an extraordinary childhood which she describes and brings back to life in her stories of Hetty backstage. She recounts her youth with nostalgia and so much love, don’t miss this wonderful, heartwarming chat. This podcast is sponsored by Piece of Cake Bakery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dav and Rouge take to Main Street with loads of Ibex goodies to give away. They chat on the bench discussing the challenges of life in Gibraltar and manage to get a few opinions from passers by including Susan Levy who joins them on the bench for a while! You won't want to miss this episode. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where would our community be without our home from home in London. Calpe House provides such refuge, support and comfort for so many patients and families going through treatment and having to leave Gib for medical intervention. Deborah Huxley is a Calpe House Director, a women rising to the challenge of fundraising, supporting a team of people and working tirelessly to promote Calpe House which we now can’tlive without. This podcast supports Calpe House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music Therapy is now available in Gibraltar thanks to Kerensa Palao. After graduating with a degree in Psychology she thought of combining her love for music with her degree and choose to do a Masters in Music Therapy. She is helping so many with her unique skills and her business Senti which is gathering momentum and available to everyone in Gibraltar. This podcast is sponsored by Senti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.