Liberté - Free to Be

Todays episode comes with a trigger warning as we will be discussing suicide and the impact it has on those left behind.

Helen Garlick is a writer from Yorkshire who now lives in Sussex. She has just completed a memoir on family secrets and suicide, 'No Place to Lie' which will be published next February. Her story featured on Woman's' Hour earlier this year. Helen now spends time highlighting the tragic loss of life through suicide and how we can all connect and communicate better.



In 2022 she will be walking with her husband Tim from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for Samaritans.

I'm truly grateful to have Helen talk with me on the podcast about such an important subject.

Subjects covered-

Suicide and the impact on those left behind

How we need to lift the stigma around suicide

Mental health

Family secrets 

The importance of connecting and communicating better

You can find Helen on Instagram @helenpgarlick and Twitter @Helenpgarlick 

To keep updated on the up and coming book Instagram @noplacetolie



For anyone who needs to talk to someone please remember you can call the Samaritans in confidence and that you are not alone.

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

In the meantime.... Keep being fabulous!

Rachel x

As someone who has battled grey hair since my teenager years and finally embraced my grey at 45 I'm always keen to champion fellow grey-haired women. Jayne Mayled has been on my guest wish list since I started the podcast so I was delighted to finally get the chance to talk with her. Jayne is the founder of the hair care brand White Hot Hair.

White Hot Hair is an independent, UK based hair care brand created specifically for the needs (and wants) of white and grey hair. Jayne launched White Hot in 2013 after growing out her grey. She wanted luxurious products that would really make her new hair look and feel great, that smelled delicious and celebrated silver style in a positive way. So she decided to create her own and has gone on to build an encouraging social community of people who are loving life with their silver hair.

Subjects covered-

Jaynes own experience of growing grey hair out

Why is there such a stigma still attached to women with grey hair?

Fears of Ageing and grey hair 

How we can support women who choose to ditch the dye

Starting a new business in her fifties

Representation of grey haired women in media and advertising

Tips and advice on how to embrace the grey

The White Hot Hair range

To find out more about the White Hot Hair products please visit https://www.whitehothair.co.uk/about-us

You can also follow them on social media-

Instagram @Whitehothair

Twitter @Whitehothair

Facebook @Whitehothair

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1

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

In the meantime.... keep being fabulous!

Rachel x

It's guests like this weeks episode that offer so much inspiration for women of all ages. I joined Siobhan Daniels during lockdown, over on Zoom, from her camper van.

Siobhan retired last year and at 60 she is determined to knock down some of those stereotypical portrayals of the retired woman. She sold her home and invested in a motorhome to travel around the UK.

I had so much to talk about with Siobhan and her attitude to life is wonderful. 

Subjects we covered-

Travelling solo at 60

Ageism and sexism in the work place

Overcoming fears of being lonely as a solo traveller

Why it's so important to keep breaking down barriers and fight the stereotypes that are so often seen in the media

Connecting with your surroundings and the freedom Siobhan's found on her electric bike

Siobhan is documenting her travels over on the blog and it's well worth a read.

https://shuvonshuvoff.blogspot.com/

You can also follow Siobhan on social media-

Instagram @shuvonshuvoff    

Twitter @shuvonshuvoff

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1

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

In the meantime.... keep being fabulous!

Rachel x

*Trigger warning. This episode discusses domestic and financial abuse.

I feel so privileged to be able to interview so many inspiring women for the podcast and sometimes their stories stop you in your tracks, todays guest is definitely one of those women. I can't thank Rebecca Beattie enough for sharing her story.

Rebecca Beattie is the founder of ethical clothing brand Aways B U, as well as being mum, speaker and domestic and financial abuse survivor.

I had the pleasure of modelling in a shoot for Rebecca in 2019 and was blown away by her resilience, strength, courage and determination and absolutely love what she has created with her brand. 

Subjects covered-

Living with domestic abuse

Seeking help and support 

Dealing with financial abuse

The Princes Trust

Creating the Always B U brand

Building confidence

Public speaking

Building a better future

Please take a look and support an amazing ethical brand https://www.alwaysb-u.com

Help is out there, please take a look at these websites

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

https://www.idas.org.uk

https://www.mankind.org.uk

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1

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

In the meantime.... keep being fabulous!

Rachel x

How often do you hear people who have a great idea for a new business but then don't carry it forward and do anything about it? 

Meet Alex Pluthero who is the founder of Wear My Freedom, a new bra brand creating the "worlds comfiest D+ wire free Freedom Bra."

I had the pleasure of modelling for the brand earlier this year and as I'm a 34G I can definitely vouch for how comfy they are!

Alex shares her inspiring start up story born from her own discomfort and dissatisfaction with trying to find bras that as a 34G ,she could feel good and comfortable in all day.

Subjects covered-

Taking the first steps from having an idea to actually getting started

Self belief and overcoming doubts

Learning skills as you go, from sewing to dealing with pattern cutters and manufacturing.

The lack of choice for comfortable bigger bra sizes in the lingerie industry

How Alex is ready to take on the industry to create the change thats needed to help represent women better

Diversity in advertising

To find out more about the brand please visit https://wearmyfreedom.com and you can also follow them on social media.

Instagram Wearmyfreedom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WearMyFreedom/ Twitter WearMyFreedom

You can also subscribe to the new Out of the Bubble podcast website to keep updated and find me on Instagram @rachelperu1

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

In the meantime.... keep being fabulous!

Rachel x

When I first started the podcast my guests were strictly over 40 but I quickly realised how limiting that is because we can all learn so much from one another regardless of our age. I'm joined by Mahalia Handley who is a model and activist creating waves in the industry. Mahalia has worked with top brands across the world with her famous curves and spunky personality. She hit the press with her success story causing a stir by appearing on the side of Selfridges as the first ever curve model in a body fitness campaign. She's become a favourite to the media, appearing in wide selection of newspapers and magazines including cosmopolitan and Vogue Italia. Mahalia is using her social media presence to speak out about inclusivity and representation and I was delighted to catch up with her during lockdown. 

Subjects covered- 

Mahalia shares her journey into modelling at a young age. 

The importance of diversity and representation in the industry and how she felt growing up in Australia as an Irish/Maori with a clear lack of representation. 

The ground breaking Selfridges campaign. 

How she developed her own body confidence. 

The differences she has come across working in different countries towards diversity and what changes she would like to see in the future. 

Self care routines and dealing with social media. 

To follow Mahalia on Instagram @mahaliafromaustralia Twitter @MahaliaHandley Facebook @Mahalia Handley Model 

Don't forget to subscribe to the Out of the Bubble podcast you can also visit www.outofthebubblepodcast.com  Instagram @rachelperu1  Twitter @rachel_peru  Facebook @stepoutofthebubble 

I'll be back next Monday so in the meantime.... Keep being fabulous x  

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Welcome back to a brand new series of Out of the Bubble and once again I have fabulous line up of inspiring women for you. My first guest is has so many strings to her bow it's hard to know where to start! Susan Burrell is the author of Live an Empowered Life, Empowering Chats podcast host and public speaker. Susan is an intuitive healer and offers spiritual guidance for those who are at a crossroads in their life. I'm sure so many listeners will be able to relate to Susan and I already know from listening to some of her talks and writings that her insight and offerings will have an impact. Subjects we covered- Divorce and how to find the courage to make life changing decisions. 

Imposter syndrome & overcoming self doubt. 

How fear holds people back. What's your moral compass? How do you find it? 

Self love.

To find out more from Susan you can visit her website www.susanburrell.com Facebook @susanburrellpage Instagram @liveyourempoweredlife

 Don't forget to subscribe to the Out of the Bubble podcast you can also join the Out of the Bubble Facebook Group  Instagram @rachelperu1  Twitter @rachel_peru  Facebook @stepoutofthebubble

 I'll be back next Monday so in the meantime....Keep being fabulous x (Background music credited to Scott Holmes -Our Big Adventure)

Welcome to my last guest of this Series,  Charlotte Griffths. Charlotte is a former model and the head of my model agency, Bridge models in London.

It's going to be fun turning the tables on Charlotte and finding our more about the woman behind one of the UK's top Curve model agencies.

Topics covered-

Charlotte's personal experiences as a model 

Pressures models face in the industry

The inspiration behind starting a Curve agency

The importance of diversity and representation in the fashion industry

What it takes to become a signed model

Favourite song that always motivates you? I really love Soul and R&B so something like Curtis Mayfield - Move on Up

What book has inspired you? Ted Talks by Chris Anderson

Who inspires you? I'm really inspired by Athletes. I'm not a sporty person at all but I'm really interested In Sports psychology and the motivation it takes to become a top athlete. 

If you'd like more details about Bridge models check out their website here- https://www.bridge-models.com/ and if you want more information in how to apply to become a Bridge model, you find more details here- https://www.bridge-models.com/apply

That's the last in this extended Series 3 and I look forward to being back in the Autumn with more inspiring stories and an even more diverse range of guests.

Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor.ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. It would be great if you could leave a review over on iTunes or the Apple podcast ap.

You can also find me over on Instagram @rachelperu1 Twitter @rachel_peru and Facebook @rachelperumodel You Tube Rachel Peru Model 

(Background music credited to Scott Holmes -Our Big Adventure)

Keep being fabulous x

This weeks guest is a lady I knew I wanted on right from the beginning so I am delighted that we've finally managed to find time in her busy schedule during lockdown to make this happen.  Grace Fodor is the founder of the pro-age make up brand Studio10. for those that have never heard of the brand I can hand on heart recommend their products as I use most of them every day. 

The make up range is aimed at over 35 women and Grace is also at the fore front of pro ageing campaigning.  

Topics covered- 

Where the inspiration came from to start the make up brand. 

Common make up issues women worry about as they get older. 

Views and judgement of women as they age. 

How we can change the stereo typical language surrounding ageing 

Positive older women role models 

Turning 50

A favourite song that always motivates you- American Pie by Don Mclean

A book thats inspired you? Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffries is Grace's go to book and she recommended it to me when we first met. I think I've read it three ties since and it's brilliant.

Who inspire you? Sadly both of Grace's parents have passed away but are still a constant source of daily inspiration along with anyone that pushes the boundaries.

As always there is never enough time and I could have talked with Grace for much longer. If you would like to find out more about the brand please visit www.studio10beauty.com and you also find them on social media platforms.

Facebook @studio10beauty , Instagram @studio10makeup , Twitter @studio10beauty 

Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor.ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. It would be great if you could leave a review over on iTunes or the Apple podcast ap.

You can also find me over on Instagram @rachelperu1 Twitter @rachel_peru and Facebook @rachelperumodel You Tube Rachel Peru Model 

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Keep being fabulous x

When I first met Samantha McNamara at an Enterprise collective networking event. I listened with great interest about her acupuncture practice, The Acupuncture Place in Pocklington. I was intrigued to find out more, not only about her business but about Samantha's personal journey to get here. Samantha has had an extensive career in the beauty industry and made the impressive decision to follow her passion for Acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatments leading her to gain a BCS Cons degree in these subject in her early forties. I know Samantha's story will resonate with lots of women out there and leave you feeling inspired.

A song that always motivates you? If I'm exercising and weight lifting it's got to be Beyonce. I have a real eclectic taste in music as I also love listening to classical music. Run The World- Beyonce.

A book that inspires you? I've never been good at journalling but I started using my new Moonology Dairy/Journal by Yasmin Boland at the beginning of lockdown and I love it. It's a cross between a book and a diary, with lots of tips and help with how to journal.

Who inspires you? Jane Wurwand , the founder of Dermalogica has been a huge inspiration. Not only did she build a fabulous brand but she's a real support of other women in business.This journey has also taught me to not always look outside myself for inspiration too. I've developed my own self mastery and have the ability to create my own inspiration. ( I loved this answer and Samantha is the first guest to highlight how important it is to be able to look to ourselves too).

For more information about everything Samantha can offer please visit her website www.the-acupuncture-place.com

 I can really recommend her instagram page as it offers lots of practical tips and demonstration videos @theacupunctureplacepocklington and Facebook @The-Acupuncture-Place.

Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor.ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. It would be great if you could leave a review over on iTunes or the Apple podcast ap.

You can also find me over on Instagram @rachelperu1 Twitter @rachel_peru and Facebook @rachelperumodel You Tube Rachel Peru Model 

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Keep being fabulous x