QueenBee Talks

This week’s episode is all about a timeless classic - the T-shirt. I’m talking to Sally McLaren, who founded her own successful t-shirt brand, IVY while on maternity leave following the birth of her daughter Maggie.

We discuss:

• Why we all love a good t-shirt!

• How and why she started her own clothing brand while on maternity leave

• The pros and cons of working for yourself as a busy mum with two young children

• Why she loves being self-employed after a successful 12 year career as a fashion buyer 

• How Instagram Influencers and stylists have really helped Sally build her brand

• How Sally adapted and juggled her workload during lockdown

• The many hats you have to wear when working for yourself!

• Why sustainable fashion is at the forefront of IVY

• Why Sally decided to support a fantastic charity through her business during lockdown https://littlevillagehq.org

Visit https://ivyt.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/ivy_thebrand
https://www.facebook.com/ivytltd

Ladies, check out the QueenBee instagram page today @QueenBeemagazine for a chance to win an IVY T of your choice. I’m running the giveaway until 25th September and a winner will be chosen on 26th. Good luck!

In this episode I talk to Edward Smith aka Teddi the drag queen. Teddi opens up about all things drag, growing up in Peterborough as a gay man, how he loved living in London, lgbtqia+ and his aspirations and experiences of being a performer. A huge thank you to Teddi The Drag Queen for her patience as (DISCLOSURE TIME!!) we actually ended up recording this episode TWICE... due to me not hitting the 'record' button the first time

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/teddi957

Insta page: https://www.instagram.com/teddi957/

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by me, QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace.

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women.

We are your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode I talk to Michelle Begy, Founder and Manager Director of Ignite Dating, an exclusive dating agency who handpick potential matches based on your lifestyle and aspirations.

We discuss:

• How Ignite Dating match potential partners and how they differ from online dating agencies.

• How we are socially conditioned into choosing potential partners.

• How dating in your 40s or 50s is very different to how we dated in our 20s.

• Dating during lockdown and how it has affected the business.

• What do men and women normally ask for in a potential match (and how that differs between men and women!).

• Do older men usually request much younger women? Michelle reveals all!

• Michelle tells me her favourite love match successes and some funny stories!

• Why are we giggling about The Two Ronnies, Freddie Mercury and Simon Le Bon?

Visit www.igntiedating.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace.

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women.

We are your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode I talk to Gemma McGregor, a woman's health specialist, physiotherapist and educator all about menopause. We discuss:

• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms

• HRT - what is it, what does it do, what dose should you take and how does it help?

• Estrogen and progesterone explained

• HRT patches, tablets and gel - what should you choose?

• The Merina Coil and how it releases progesterone into your body

• HRT and the breast cancer link - misconceptions explained

• Tips and advice on helping ourselves - how exercise and eating a healthy diet can help

• Hysterectomys and the menopause

Contact Gemma: [email protected]

Visit https://www.specialisedphysiotherapy.co.uk

Useful links:

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/

https://thebms.org.uk/

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace.

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women.

We are your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode I talk to Jo White of Love Parenthood who opens up about her own fear of giving birth and how she overcame it with hynobirthing. We discuss how she changed careers so she could help other pregnant women prepare for their own labour and birth, teaching mums to own their body, know their rights and trust their instincts.

https://loveparenthood.com

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace.

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women.

We want to be your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode I talk to Melanie Coeshott, award winning career and life coach NLP Practitioner about 'Imposter Syndrome'.

Imposter syndrome describes feelings of severe inadequacy and self-doubt that can leave people fearing that they will be exposed as a “fraud”, usually in their work lives. It can affect anyone, regardless of their success.

We discuss how you might feel if you're suffering from this phenomenon and Melanie gives helpful tips and advice on how to overcome and deal with it.

https://bluediamondcoach.com
https://www.agelifebalance.com
https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondcoach

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace.

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women.

We want to be your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode I talk to Lucy Rose Hanagan about vegan and cruelty-free beauty. We discuss what animal derived ingredients to avoid, how to check if a brand is truly vegan & cruelty free and why some people still buy brands that support cruelty. Lucy, of LR Pro Studio, is an international award winning makeup and brow artist and is 100% vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. She offers bridal makeup, microblading, LVL lashes and brow lamination.

www.lrprostudio.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Instagram @lrpro_studio

https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com
https://crueltyfree.peta.org

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace. 

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories. 

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women. 

We want to be your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

In this episode of QueenBee Talks I chat candidly with Yaba and Tola and have a down-to-earth, honest conversation about the Black Lives Matter movement and racism. Yaba and Tola share their personal thoughts and experiences.

Yaba Afful-Logotse BSc, is Director at Afful Health & Fitness Ltd.
Yaba offers online Personal training, tailored workout plans, nutrition planning and health education.
www.affulhf.com
https://www.instagram.com/teamafful/

Tola Macaulay BSc MSTA MSMA is Clinical Director at TMacLife Ltd. Tola offers Sports Therapy & Personal Training Services in and around Peterborough as well as hosting inspiring monthly Female Fitness Brunches.
www.TMacLife.com
https://www.instagram.com/tmaclife/

QueenBee Talks is a podcast for women by women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace. 

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories. 

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women. 

We want to be your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

Welcome to the trailer episode of QueenBee Talks - a podcast for women, hosted by QueenBee magazine Editor, Kathryn Grace. 

This podcast is an extension of QueenBee magazine (a successful online and printed publication covering Stamford, Peterborough, UK and beyond) and dives into topics that matter to women from all walks of life, while sharing thoughtful discussions and personal stories. 

We talk candidly and have down-to-earth, honest conversations with knowledgable experts, influential guests and resilient women.

From relationships and motherhood to careers and wellness, no subject is off limits... tune in as we investigate, discuss and really dig in on what matters to women. 

We want to be your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour!

A huge thank you and shout out to James Burtt of https://www.ultimatepodcastgroup.com for his incredible training programme!

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