Liberté - Free to Be

Bernadette Gledhill has become a well known name in the Yorkshire fashion industry and after hearing her name mentioned in many conversations over the years I knew I had to meet her. If you've ever visited the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate and enjoyed the fabulous fashion shows then it's time to hear about the woman behind them. Bernadette started modelling at the age of 14 and has carved a successful career in the fashion industry ever since. Not only through the modelling but her passion for helping others through her style and confidence coaching and the many runway events she's created. There are not many people who survive such a long career in the industry but Bernadette has moved with ease in to all aspects of the fashion world which has kept her there for over forty years. 

Subjects covered- 

• Entering the model industry at a young age 


• Why the catwalk is her special place 


• Why she is so passionate about supporting. younger models through her style and confidence coaching 


• Dealing with rejection


•  Taking the leap of faith and starting to organise large scale fashion events 


• Behind the scenes of the Yorkshire Show fashion shows 


• The impact that social media places on young girls  


• Diversity in the fashion industry 


• Narrowing the gap of the North South fashion divide 

You can find out more here- www.bernadettegledhill.com 

You can also follow Bernadette on Instagram and Twitter 

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Hands up if you love to sing in the shower or turn the volume up in the car for a good old sing along? I definitely do! 

Time to meet Sophie Garner who is an experienced singer, performer and educator, with over twenty years’ experience of bringing music, energy and confidence to the stage, the public and to youth. Her passion for singing and bringing people together is infectious and she can also add being the first person to sing at the O2 arena to her impressive cv. 

The road has not always been an easy one for Sophie and I found out how she nearly lost her ability to sing again after an operation and how she picked herself back up after devastating set backs. 

Subjects covered-

•  The importance of creativity in education 


• Self belief 


•  The benefits of singing on our mental well being 


• Turning nerves in to excitement 


• Coping with major setbacks in life 


• Being open to new possibilities after over coming major hurdles 


• Coaching in the Voice Kids Joining a choir brings new connections, laughter, friendship and a boost of serotonin. 


• Writing a book in lockdown 


• Finding your tribe through singing 

To find out more about Sophie please visit- https://www.sophiegarner.com/ 

You can also follow her on social media. Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble   

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Keep being fabulous!

 Rachel x 

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I had a lovely message from a listener recently who told me she really  enjoyed listening to the podcast but was divorce a key theme to my guests.

It hasn't been a conscious decision but I guess as divorce figures for the over 40's is increasing in the UK it is a reflection of todays society.

Audrey Zeitoun is a life coach that helps women re-discover themselves after break ups or divorce and shared some helpful advice for those in the midst of it right now. I know from my own experience of getting divorced at 40 how difficult it can be but I hope this interview inspires you and helps you look forward to a more positive life with new possibilities.

Subjects covered-

• Audreys own experience of divorce


• Learning to heal


• Rediscovering yourself after divorce


• Building confidence


• Seeking help


• The next chapter- Embracing new beginnings and possibilities.


• Opening your heart to new love

To find out more about Audreys services https://www.audreyzcoaching.com

You can also find Audrey on Instagram and Facebook 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble   

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Rachel x

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Why do women find it so difficult to talk about money? Are you on top of your finances or do you bury your head in the sand?

I joined Peace Together Money coach Claire Sweet to find out how she is helping ambitious women take control of their money and plan for a better future. Knowing where to access financial help and advice can often be a daunting process and leave many feeling intimidated. Claire breaks down these barriers and has a very straight talking attitude when talking about money which I found easy to relate to. 

Subjects covered-

• Why women find it difficult to discuss money


• Over coming. life hurdles and understanding the financial impact that can have


• Creating your dream life 


• How we can make small changes to become more financially organised


• What's your money story? We all have one and it could be holding you back.


• Practical advice on taking control of your money

If you would like to know more about Peace Together Money Coaching with Claire please visit-

https://peacetogether.co.uk

You can also find Claire on Facebook 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble   

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I'll be back next week to share some more inspiration In the meantime.... Keep being fabulous! Rachel x

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Sara Tasker is one of the first instagram sensations and her writing , creativity and story telling is honest, beautiful and inspiring.  Sara's podcast #hashtagauthentic was the very first podcast I listened to and I have walked many miles dog walking listening to her and gaining inspiration and knowledge.

 Sara's describes herself as "40% photographer, 40% writer, 30% business coach and 10% cake. I’m also terrible at maths" which really makes me smile. Sarah was awarded runner up for Natwest’s Creative Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and went on to win Content of the Year in the Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards in April 2018. 

She now runs her own courses to help others learn how to find their own tribe on social media and create a community. She never seems to stop, from creating her #hashtagauthentic podcast, writing her book, running courses, travelling the world as a speaker and taking really magical photographs. 

Subjects covered- 

Follow your creativity 

Creating an instagram community

 Owning your talent 

Stepping up in to the arena

 Starting her own podcast HashtagAuthentic 

Listening to your own gut instinct 

Lessons learnt in lockdown 

Balancing the introvert with a busy workload 

To keep up with everything Sara is doing please visit https://meandorla.co.uk and you can listen to the podcast #HashtagAuthentic .  

You can also follow her on social media Instagram and Twitter. 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble   

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I'll be back next week to share some more inspiration In the meantime.... Keep being fabulous! Rachel x 

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Lucy McCarraher is one of the UK's leading book mentors and she is passionate about helping other women share their stories and claim their authority through the power of a book. Her own life story is quite incredible and I left our conversation determined to keep a more open mind toward my career. Lucy is someone who has embraced change and it has lead to many different directions with surprising outcomes.  

Subjects covered- 

Staying open minded on your career path 

The beginning of the Work Life Balance 

Becoming an Author 

Accepting new challenges 

Richard & Judy Book Club competition

 Perseverance

 The importance of women owning their expertise  

Claiming your authority 

How getting your story out there in the form of book could make a big difference to your business 

How Rethink Press could help you achieve your book goals. 

For further information please visit www.rethinkpress.com and you can contact Lucy [email protected]. 

You can also follow Lucy on social media Twitter and Facebook and Instagram I've just finished her latest book "A Book of One's Own" which I would definitely recommend for any women thinking of writing their own book.

 Available here 

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Rachel x 

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Hands up if you've lost a few hours on Righmove looking at French properties after watching Dick and Angel on Escape to the Chateau. I'm sure I'm not the only one to share those dreams! 

Todays episode is with Debbie Bell , owner of Chateau Gioux in the rural Limousin region of France, who along with her partner Nigel Lawson, turned their dreams in to reality.  I loved talking with Debbie and came away wanting to meander around a French market buying olives ,fresh French bread and a nice dollop of cheese!  Little did they know that their life changing move and renovation project would see them becoming part of the Escape to the Chateau DIY television programme.  

Subjects covered- 

Deciding to move and the impact on family

 Turning dreams in to reality

 Dealing with the practicalities

 Becoming part of a French community and emerging themselves in to the French way of life 

The physical demands of a renovation project 

Open the doors to visitors 

Becoming part of the Escape to the Chateau DIY programme. 

For more details on their beautiful chateau visit the website www.chateaugioux.com You can also follow Debbie and Nigel on Instagram @chateaugiouxlimousin. 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble 

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 Keep being fabulous! Rachel x

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I had the pleasure of meeting Rita Hraiz in 2018 modelling for her beautiful ethical fashion clothing collection, Mudra.com and when I found out more about her life journey I knew she was someone I wanted to share with you. 

Rita is a ceremony holder, ageless wisdom teacher, visionary artist and founder of the sustainable ethical fashion brand Mudra clothing.

Rita travels around the world holding retreats for women to help them refine themselves and ground themselves to help them become the person they know they need to be. Her own journey to finding her true. passion and purpose in life has been a rollercoaster and it really feels like she has lived several different lives to get to where she is now.

Subjects  covered-

Finding calm through lockdown

Walking away from a successful fashion business at it's peak

Seriously Scrumptious success and unexpected outcomes

Dealing with loss and grief

Finding her true self

How Rita helps other women refine themselves through her retreats

If you would like to know more about Rita please visit her website www.ritahraiz.com.

You can also follow Rita on Instagram @rita_hraiz and Facebook @mudracollection 

Don't forget to subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble

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Rachel x

What better way to celebrate my 50th birthday year than to go solo on the 50th episode of the Out of the Bubble podcast.

I am well aware that I should have started the entire podcast series with a little bit more about me and it's often the case that we can be great at sharing other peoples stories and often forget to tell our own. So what better way to celebrate the 50th podcast episode with a getting me to more about me podcast. 

My name is Rachel Peru and I am a silver haired curve model, body confidence activist, influencer and the host of the Out of the Bubble podcast.

I began my new career as a model at the age of 46 and if you had asked me if I would be doing this in my twenties and thirties, I would be running down the street shouting no thanks! I struggled with a lack of self-belief and body confidence and it wasn’t until I hit my forties that things changed.



I am extremely scared of heights, but for my 40th birthday I did a tandem sky dive for charity hoping it would cure me. It didn’t cure the vertigo, but it gave me a badge of courage and I started the decade with a new sense of confidence and excitement as to what I could achieve next. I’ve spent the last ten years saying "Yes" a lot more than "No" with some surprising outcomes.



I love being able to represent older women in the fashion industry and have worked with some amazing people and brands including JDWilliams, F&F Clothing with Davina McCall and alongside my body confidence icon Ashley Graham for Swimsuits for All. My favourite shoots are always swimwear and lingerie and now I’m 50 I feel like I’m just getting started.



Through Social Media, I have connected with and been inspired by so many fabulous older women that are really embracing the next chapter of their lives, finding new passions and purpose later in life; I knew I wanted to share their stories on my podcast and blog.



Out of the Bubble was created to spread some positivity around midlife and share inspiration to others who may be feeling a bit lost as they hit their forties. I know from my own experience that stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things in life can lead to all sorts of opportunities and bring a new lease of life to this next chapter.



Subjects covered-

How I started a new career in modelling aged 46

Stepping out of my comfort zone

Body confidence

Finding new confidence later in life

Finding passion and purpose

What inspired me to start the podcast

Embracing grey hair

Encouraging women to support one another and ditch the judgement

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated www.outofthebubblepodcast.com and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1 and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble

Have you joined the Stepping out of the Bubble Facebook group yet?

I'll be back next week to share some more inspiration

In the meantime.... Keep being fabulous! Rachel x

I have a triple dose of inspiration for you this week and I had so much fun talking with the three women behind The Enterprise Collective, Caroline Smith, Louise Kemp and Bee Clayton.  I first attended one of the Enterprise Collective networking events in 2019 and although nervous about walking in to a room full of strangers and suffering with imposter syndrome I quickly relaxed and have made greta friends and collaborations through it. Not only is it a great way of getting your creative business known to more people, build possible connections for work and collaborations but it's that sense of ownership of what you are doing that sends a really strong message to me. 

It's something that I have struggled with in the past, it's that imposter syndrome feeling. However there has definitely been a shift in my mind and I am now owning my model/podcaster/blogger titles and attending events like this definitely helps too.  

Caroline, Louise and Bee are so often seen championing other women through their network so I though it was time to place the spotlight firmly back on them. 

Subjects covered- 

What is the Enterprise Collective? 

Where the inspiration came from to start it?

 How the three women work as a team 

Adapting to change during lockdown 

Women supporting women

 Recognising our strengths? 

Stepping out of your comfort zone 

To find out please visit their website https://theenterprisecollective.co.uk/home/meet-the-team/

 You can also follow them on social media - Instagram  @theenterprisecollective and Facebook The Enterprise Collective 

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1and Facebook @stepoutofthebubble

 I'll be back next week to share some more inspiration

. In the meantime.... Keep being fabulous! Rachel x