On this week’s episode of Sarah Wylie In Conversation, Sarah had the privilege of be able to chat to presenter, singer, vocal coach and advocate, Carrie Grant MBE.

Sarah first met Carrie & her husband David when she was 19 and has never forgotten the impact the stories they shared and their presence had on her. So this is a full circle moment.

Carrie & Sarah talk Eurovision, Fame Academy, life in the public eye, learning to live life well, her & Davids incredible book ‘ A Very Modern Family’, what it means to lament and the joy of ‘and suddenly moments’.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.

On this weeks episode of Sarah Wylie In Conversation Sarah gets to chat to Highland landscape artist, Ann Vastano.

Ann & Sarah talk about her most recent commission, the special place Islay has in her heart, her creative process, growing up in Rothiemerchus and re finding play as an adult. We also celebrate 6 years of the Old Post Office Cafe Gallery,

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.

Sarah Wylie In Conversation is back for Season 3!!

This week Sarah is joined by not one but two guests, the incredibly talented musicians & composers Cailean Mckerron & Ben Godlington.

This duo joined forces in January this year to record their first album ‘ A Trip Round the Cairngorms’ in The Wee Studio on Harris. Although it’s not released until later in the year you’ll get to hear two of the tracks recorded live especially for this episode.

Sarah, Cailean and Ben chat growing up in music, finding their tribe, sessions at McGregors Bar, honing their craft and their differing composing styles.

There fresh approach to traditional Scottish music, enthusiasm & talent is invigorating to be around. These two are definitely ones to watch.

This episode was originally produced for Speysound Radio 107.1 fm.

To conclude this season of Sarah Wylie In Conversation, Sarah chats with the brilliant, awarding producer, photographer & communicator Hannah Bailey.

In this Episode Hannah shares her unusual route into photography, her passion for action sports, her desire to give a voice to causes close to her heart, how she maintains life balance and the key role she plays in facilitating the Cairngorms community cinema & Cairngorms creative.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound Radio.

On this weeks Episode of Sarah Wylie In Conversation, Sarah steps out of the highlands ( via zoom!) to chat to the beautifully talented, Olivier Award winning actress and singer Cassidy Janson.

They talk all about her most recent concert at the Vaudeville theatre, what it felt like to win an Olivier Award in lockdown, being gifted a song by Carole King, Cassidy’s desire to dance from the age of 2 and key people in her life.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.

Founder of Fitness in the Field Scotland, Ally Mackenzie is on this week’s Episode of Sarah Wylie In Conversation!

Sarah & Ally chat stepping out your comfort zone, finding belonging in fitness, the importance of being in the right environment, team sports & reaching your full potential.

Ally’s approach, can do attitude, passion for fitness and seeing people thrive, is infectious! You don’t want to miss this feel good episode.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.

On this weeks Episode of Sarah Wylie In Conversation singer/songwriter Findlay shares the inspirations for his newly released album ‘ Outsider’, his incredible ten year songwriting partnership with @boohewerdine & how he found his singing voice with Fèis Spè as a teenager.

You can purchase his album & incredible coffee table book via the link below & see his remaining tour dates too.

https://www.findlaynapier.com/

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.

On this week’s Episode Sarah chats to actor, singer & dancer Rhuairidh McDonald mid way through starring in the uk & Ireland tour of the musical Mary Poppins.

Rhuairidh definitely carries the magic of theatre with him & it was a delight to capture some of that sparkle. We get to hear about his work as a child actor, the audition process, landing a westend role, life on tour and staying grounded.

His Grandma was one of his biggest cheerleaders and would always say. ‘Whits fur ye’ll no go by ye’

He also credits mentor @officialfionakennedy for believing in him & giving him one of his first lead acting roles.

Rhuairidh is not only in the current UK & Ireland tour of Mary Poppins but can also be seen in the opening number on Big Night of Musicals on BBC iPlayer.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound Radio.

Sarah Wylie In Conversation is back for season 2!

In this first Episode Sarah sits down with newspaper reporter Tom Ramage. Tom knew from an early age that being a reporter was all he wanted to do.

He shares his passion for working at a community paper over bigger media outlets and reflects on his deep connection to Scotland as home.

With so many fascinating stories, from playing golf with Bing Crosby to hosting Dame Helen Mirren, fitting everything into an hour was a challenge!

This programme was originally produced for Speysound Radio.

In this Episode of Sarah Wylie, In Conversation, Sarah chats with children’s author and teacher Lynne Finnie about her amazing book series 4Bears, her life in teaching, and her recent, brave decision to step away from the classroom and pursue writing full-time. It’s a privilege to be able to share in this pivotal moment with her.

Lynne’s episode also marks the end of Season 1! Thank you so much for listening and cheering me on.

I’ll be back in two weeks with Season 2, and I already have 6 wonderful guests lined up for you.

This programme was originally produced for Speysound radio.