Liberté - Free to Be

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  • Ep11, Out of the Bubble. Mixing friendship with business with Nancy Zeffman & Eileen Willet , founders of Cucumber Clothing

    Latest episode of Out Of The Bubble with Nancy Zeffman and Eileen Willett, founders of Cucumber Clothing. Cucumber clothing launched in 2017 , providing cool looking loungewear and nightwear guaranteed to keep your body cool without the sweats, mixing high tech and luxury fabrics.  We talk about building a new business in your fifties. 


    Mixing friendship and business, how they feel about ageing and how they find important time for themselves. 


    If you are in need of some starting a new business inspiration then this ones for you!  


    Motivating music Eileen- Anything by Carole King so I've chosen I Feel The Earth Move Nancy- Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel 


    Inspiring book-  Nancy-Anything written by Canadian Roberston Davies Eileen- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 


    Who inspires you?  Eileen-  "My parents. My mother taught me about kindless and love and my father showed me how to be ambitious, true to yourself and working hard and never giving up". 


    Nancy- "My children. They are all driven, just watching them grow up and now start their own careers and do amazing things and I tin do you know what if you can do it why can't I do it". 


    If you would like to know more about Cucumber clothing you follow them on Instagram and Facebook @cucumberclothing or Twitter @CucumberClothUK . www,cucumberclothing.com.  


    Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. If listening via Itunes it woud be great if you could leave a review too! You can also find me on instagram @rachelperu1 


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



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    29 min
  • Preview of Ep.11 Out of the Bubble with Nancy Zeffman & Eileen Willet, founders of Cucumber Clothing
    Coming up on this weeks interview with Nancy Zeffman and Eileen Willett from Cucumber Clothing we talk about building a new business in your fifties. Mixing friendship and business, how they feel about ageing and how they find important time for themselves. If you are in need of some starting a new business inspiration then this ones for you!
    Full episode available Monday 18th March.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    3 min
  • Ep 10, Out of the Bubble. Finding confidence in your wardrobe can with stylist Nicky Hambleton Jones, founder of NHJ Style.

     Episode 10 with the super stylish Nicky Hambleton Jones. 


    Nicky is the founder of NHJ Style, celebrity stylist and lots will remember her from CH4 series 10 Years Younger. 


    We talk about changing careers in her thirties, what Nicky thinks about the change in attitudes to ageing and how she is embracing life as she heads towards 50. 


     Favourite song?- Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol 


    Inspiring book- A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford 


    Who inspires you?-  People who achieve extraordinary things. 


    If you would like to know more about Nicky's styling services or are thinking of changing careers as a stylist you can find out more at www.nhjstyle.com and you can also follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @nhjstyle.


     Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. If listening via Itunes it woud be great if you could leave a review too! You can also find me on instagram @rachelperu1 


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



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    35 min
  • Preview of Ep.10 Out of the Bubble with top stylist Nicky Hambleton Jones.
    Here's a sneak preview of Episode 10 with the super stylish Nicky Hambleton Jones. Nicky is the founder of NHJ Style, celebrity stylist and lots will remember her from CH4 series 10 Years Younger. We talk about changing careers in her thirties, what Nicky thinks about the change in attitudes to ageing and how she is embracing life as she heads towards 50.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    3 min
  • Ep 9, Out of the Bubble. How a walking weekend sparked a new passion in life with Melissa Talago, founder of Glamoraks

    When Melissa Talago decided to take some hours off and go out walking one weekend little did she know that it would spark a new passion in life and lead to her creating a global online community for women.


     We find out what it's like to climb Kilimanjaro, how Melissa approaches hurdles in life and she shares her love of getting out in to the fresh air with your walking boots on.  


     Favourite piece of music-  Elgar: Nimrod 


     Inspiring book- Roar by Cecelia Ahern  


    Inspired by -anyone who takes themselves out of their comfort zone and tries something different. 


     Visit www.glamoraks.com for more information and you can find Melissa on Instagram @glamoraks and Twitter @melissatolago  


    Please leave any comments over on the Anchor.ap, I'd love to hear from you! You can also email rachelperumodel.com and leave feedback over on itunes. You can also follow me on Instagram @rachelperu1 


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



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    28 min
  • Preview of Ep.9 Out of the Bubble, with Melissa Talago, founder of Glamoraks.
    When Melissa Talago decided to take some hours off and go out walking one weekend little did she know that it would spark a new passion in life and lead to her creating a global online community for women. We find out what it's like to climb Kilimanjaro, how Melissa approaches hurdles in life and she shares her love of getting out in to the fresh air with your walking boots on.
    Full episode 9 with Melissa Talago available Monday 18th February.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    3 min
  • Ep 8, Out Of The Bubble. flying the flag for plus size women with fashion designer Anna Scholz

    This week I chat with the super talented plus size fashion designer Anna Scholz , www.annascholz.com. 


    We find out what started Anna’s passion for design, where her fabulous confidence comes from and what keeps her motivated. 


     I am sure some of Anna's confidence and energy will not fail to rub off on you. 


    Favourite music - anything by Prince - Purple Rain.  


     Inspiring book- Memoirs Of a Geisha by Arthur Golden.


     Inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo 


    You can find Anna over on Instagram @annascholz Twitter @Anna_Scholz and to keep up to date with all of Anna's fashion collections Instagram and Facebook @annascholzfashion, www.annascholz.com 


    Please get in touch with any comments on the Anchor ap or www.rachelperumodel.com. If listening via Itunes it woud be great if you could leave a review too! You can also find me on instagram @rachelperu1 


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



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    43 min
  • Preview of Episode 8 with fashion designer Anna Scholz.

    This week I chat with super talented plus size fashion designer Anna Scholz. We find out what started Anna's passion for design, where her fabulous confidence comes from and what keeps her motivated. I am sure some of Anna's confidence and energy will not fail to rub off on you.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    2 min
  • Ep. 7, Out of the Bubble. A little piece of calm with self confessed introvert and amazing landscape photographer Margaret Soraya

    This weeks guest is a self confessed introvert and amazing landscape photographer Margaret Soraya. 


    Margaret tells us what life is like as a  photographer living in an idyllic village by Loch Ness in Scotland. 


    We talk about her journey, the beauty in travelling solo and following your passion. 


    You can't fail to come away feeling calmer and inspired by this lady. 


    Favourite song-Make Your Own Kind Of Music by Cass Elliot 


    Inspiring book-Quiet by Susan Cain Inspired by- American writer and lecturer Susan Cain 


    To see more of Margaret's beautiful photography you can find her on instagram @margaretsoraya and her website www.quietlandscapes.co.uk 


    Please get in touch with any comments over on the Anchor.ap or email  [email protected]. You can also leave feedback over on Itunes.  You can find me on instagram @rachelperu1 or www.rachelperumodel.com 


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



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    34 min
  • Episode 7 preview with landscape photographer Margaret Soraya
    This weeks guest is a self confessed introvert and amazing landscape photographer Margaret Soraya. Margaret tells us what life is like as a photographer living in an idyllic village by Loch Ness in Scotland. We talk about her journey, the beauty in travelling solo and following your passion. You can't fail to come away feeling calmer and inspired by this lady.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachelperu.substack.com
    3 min

About Liberté - Free to Be

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Welcome to Liberté-Free to Be, hosted by Rachel Peru, join me as I share a fortnightly dose of midlife inspiration. Where you get to hear from some amazing people who are embracing life and breaking down midlife stereo types. Proving it’s never too late to find new passion and purpose. From health, happiness, mindset to menopause, reinvention to rebelling, no subject is off limits!