Liberté - Free to Be

I am inspired by women on a daily basis which is why I set up the podcast in the first place, to be able to share these stories of women getting on with their lives in extra ordinary ways. My next guest has been on an incredible journey through cancer and is on a mission to help show other women that living flat is more than ok. Juliet Fitzpatrick is helping other women by being such an active campaigner and is also a shining example of why the media and advertising need to start representing more diversity in their advertising.

Favourite song? Juliet found it hard to choose just one so I gave in and went for top two! Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel and Earth Wind & Fire's September

A book that's inspired you? Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frank

Who inspires you? I'd have to say my daughter. I wish I'd been more like she is when I was her age.

Juliet is such an inspiration and to find out more please visit her blog www.blooingcancer.co.uk and you can also follow her on Instagram @julietkfp and Twitter @Julietfitzy

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I first met this weeks’ guest at another Enterprise Collective networking event and we immediately hit it off. Rhona Langan has a superb eye for style and fashion and is passionate about helping women feel the best version of themselves through their clothes leaving women with a new sense of confidence. I have to admit to being slightly nervous for our style renew day as Rhona came to take a peek inside my wardrobe and help me create a wardrobe that suits my personality best.

Favourite song that motivates you? The Magnificent 7 theme tune

Book thats inspired you? The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst

Who inspires you? Older ladies just living their lives and going for it.

I hope this has left you all with lots of style inspiration and a bit more confidence with your wardrobe, I know it has me! .If you’d like to know more about Rhona’s services please go to www.styleilluminated.co.uk You can also find her on Instagram @style_illuminated , Facebook @styleilluminated Twitter @coloursbyrhona

Do you have a favourite item in your wardrobe OR a funny outfit disaster story? I’d love to hear about it! 

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I met this week’s guest at an Enterprise Collective event, last year, whilst standing in a book signing queue for Vicky Psarias, aka the Honest Mum. After years of avoiding any kind of networking events for the fear of no one talking to you and imposter syndrome I now absolutely love going to this kind of events. Mainly because you get to meet so many different people, all with a story to share and I always come away feeling more motivated. So, it’s time to welcome Ali Mortimer founder of Heal Yourself Happy. Ali is a holistic health and happiness coach and uses her own personal life experiences to help others. The words Resilience, Honesty and Empowerment spring to mind after spending time with Ali and I am delighted to be able share her journey.

A favourite song that motivates you- Titanium by David Guetta (featuring Sia)

A book that's inspired you? The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. If you've never read any self-helps book Ali recommends you start with this one.

Who inspires you? My children and my dad always inspires me  

To find out more about everything Ali is doing please visit www.heal-yourself-happy.com.

You can also find her on all social media platforms. Facebook @Healyourselfhappy,

Twitter @heal.ali, 

Instagram @heal_yourself_happy

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Sometimes you come across someone whose struggles and achievements equally blow you away and this weeks guest is definitely on of those women. Meet Sylvia Mac, otherwise known as Love Disfigure. Sylvia has a long list of achievements behind her including child burn survivor, campaigner, model, international speaker, founder of Love Disfigure support network and can now add cross-continent swimmer to her list. We had so much to talk about Sylvias is such an inspiring woman. 

Music that motivates you? You Are My Sunshine - originally by Jimmie Davis 

Book that inspires you? Road to Recovery by Terry Dunnage. 

Who inspires you? Khrystyana, I just love what she is doing. 

Polly Brooks MBE, Bali bombing survivor and friends Sally B and Chris who without their help Love Disfigure wouldn't have happened.

To follow all of the fabulous things Sylvia gets up to please visit her at www.lovedisfigure.com

You can also find her on all social media platforms. 

Instagram @love_disfigure

Facebook and Twitter @LoveDisfigure

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Welcome back to the 3rd series of Out of the Bubble and I am delighted to be back interviewing some fabulous women and sharing their inspiring stories.

My first guest is Yvonne Copley , founder of a York based womens' charity called Kyra. 

After years of working in the prison service and with the Salvation Army, concentrating on rehabilitation, some people may have decided to take life a little easier as they approach their retirement but not this lady.  Yvonne's experience and knowledge helped her see a clear gap in the support network for vulnerable women and decided to do something about it. Since starting Kyra 6 1/2 years ago it's grown to become an invaluable part of the York community support network for literally thousands of women from all works of life. Kyra offers secondary support which is often not available and can make the difference between someone recovering  successfully to those without who may relapse. Yvonne and Kyra have the support from over 40 volunteers and the demand for their services is continuously on the increase. 

Favourite song- I Have A Dream -Abba

Inspiring book-  Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Who inspires you? All the women that I work with and come in to Kyra. 

If you would like to know more about the services Kyra can offer please visit -https://www.kyra.org.uk/

You can also follow them on social media. 

Instagram @ kyrawomen Facebook @Kyra-women's project and Twitter @kyrawomen

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Welcome to Ep.11 of Out of the Bubble and I strongly suggest you sit yourselves down with a cup of tea and be prepared to be blown away by this weeks guest. Kate Blakemore is the founder of Motherwell Cheshire womens charity which we will find out all about, a qualified counsellor, trainer, speaker and radio presenter and at every step of the way works tirelessly to support and encourage women in the community. Kate and I met at a Crunchy Talks event when we were both guests on Michela Di Carlo’s panel and I knew I wanted to find out more about all the great work she does. Not only that but she is a busy mum of three children so I honestly don’t know how Kate fits everything in!

What song always motivates you? Huge Oasis fan and Kates favourite is Wonderwall.

An inspiring book? I've read all of Richard Bransons books also Frank Skinners Autobiography.

Who inspires you? I think at the moment because of the time of year,The Suffragettes. I have a big thing about people having voices. I think if I'd been around back then I would have joined them. Anyone who has a voice and follows what they believe in. 

For more information on the Motherwell charity please visit http://motherwellcheshirecio.com

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/motherwellcheshire/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MotherwellCheshireCIO/

Twitter https://twitter.com/MotherwellCEO

You can also keep up to date with everything Kate is doing on her website https://kateblakemore.com

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/Kateblakemorecounsellortrainer/

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This weeks guest Jo-Anne Jewett has a long list of credentials including celebrity make-up artist, author, founder of the Make-Up Training Company, trainer and educator. 

We talk about the importance of accepting change as we grow older which includes adapting our make-up routine. Jo passes on some great make-up tips on how we can help enhance our looks with some of her top hero products. Advice on how to see past the barage of make-up advertising and hype to create a capsule make up collection. Jo's prolific career as a top make up artist has seen her work and give advice to elite clients including Princess Diana, Madonna, Barbra Streisand and working on the Robert Palmer Addicted to Love video creating those smoky eyes!. What impressed me was how Jo is still so dedicated and passionate about helping women get the best out of their make up to empower them and help women regain confidence in midlife.

What song motivates you? Carly Simon Let The River Run

Favourite book- Jo recommends everyone should read 'Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway'' by Susan Jeffers and I have to say I totally agree. Its a fantastic book to keep revisiting.

Who inspires you? My mum. She is 90 and she is still laughing and smiling, I think we all need to remember to laugh more and find pieces of happiness each day.

If you would like to know more about The Make-Up Training Company please visit www.themakeuptrainingcompany.com.

You can also follow Jo over on social media. Facebook @themakeuptrainingcompany

Twitter- @JoJewettmakeup and Instagram @themakeuptrainingcompany

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Welcome back to Episode 9 , Out of the Bubble with his weeks guest Sam Bunch, author of Collecting Conversations (100 women sharing there every day thoughts) and newly published Menopause- A Hot Topic. Sam also has TEDX speaker to add to her list which is no mean feat. We talk about the insights she's gained from collecting all these conversations, how she overcomes her dislike for being in the spotlight and what it's actually like to present a live TEDX talk.

Favourite song- 'I can see clearly now' by Jimmy Cliff

Inspiring book- Anam Cara by John O'Donohue

Who inspires you? Normal every day people.

I can definitely recommend you all read "Collecting Conversations" and Menopause -A Hot Topic, which you can directly order from www.collectingconversations.com where you also catch up with Sam's blog. The books are also available on Amazon. To keep up to date with everything Sam is getting up to you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook @collectingconversations and Twitter @collecctingconvs. Sam's Ted talk "what to learn about life, stop and listen" which has been watched by thousands, is available at www.Ted.com

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Welcome to this weeks podcast with Rachel Lankester founder of Magnificent Mid-life, The Mutton club and can now add podcast host to her title. Rachel decided to create Magnificent Midlife through her own experiences of the lack of information out there for women in midlife and those going through the menopause. Rachel went through early menopause aged 41 and tackled all the issues head on but had to go out searching for the right kind of information and is now passionate about wanting to help other women have a more positive informative hub to go to. Her positive attitude to midlife is wonderful and her attitude to this next chapter in life is inspiring. We talk about her experience of the early menopause, her attitude to midlife, the importance of exercise and finding space to move forwards. 

Favourite piece of music or song that motivates you?  "I would have  to choose two. The first one would be The Lark Ascending-Ralph Vaughan Williams and The Queen of Clubs by KC and the Sunshine Band." 

What books has really inspired you?  "I'm currently reading The Wisdom Of Menopause by Christiane Northrup" 

What advice would you give to women who are struggling at the moment and who feel that they've lost their way? "Just reconnect with who you are and who you want to be, because midlife is a great time to take stock. Who have you been before and who do you want to be in the future? Don't put the brakes on yourself now, really think what do you want now because it's your time to shine, it's your time to be you. Don't step back, step forwards"

 I'm sure you will feel inspired by everything Magnificent Midlife offers, including the podcast which I have had the pleasure of being a guest on, which you can visit at www.magnificentmidlife.com. You can also keep up with everything Rachel is up to over on Instagram & Facebook @magnificentmidlife and twitter @magnifmidlife.

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I first met this weeks guest over 30 years ago and although we lost touch I have admired her progress from afar. Samantha Sweet is the co-founder , along with her husband Sam Sweet,( yes you read that right!) of an award winning beauty and nail distribution company Sweet Squared. Sam's passion for nails and her business is not only infectious but also really inspiring on how her hard work and 100% dedication has paid off. We learn some great behind the nail industry details alongside honest chats about dealing with business when it throws you a curve ball and what she feels about the laws of attraction in life.

 Favourite song that motivates you. Calling All the Heroes-It Bites, (definitely an 80's girl). 

What book has inspired you? I love Alexander McQueen coffee books.  Savage beauty by Andrew Bolton, Genuis of a Generation, Kristen Knox, anything creative like that. 

Who inspires you? I'd have to say my mum as I wouldn't be where I am today without her. 

To find out more about Sweet Squared you can visit www.sweetsquared.com or follow Sam on Twitter and Instagram @ samanthasweet. 

 Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor.ap or www.racheleperumodel.com. It would be great if you could leave a review too!  You can also find me over on Instagram @rachelperu1 Twitter @rachel_peru and Facebook @rachelperumodel 

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