The Confidence Fighter

Camilla Foottit, founder of Higgidy Pies, talks with her daughter Kate, about finding her groove. She tells the story of how Higgidy Pies was born and how she pursued her dream, doing what did she did best. Kate shares her perspectives of having a working mum and what her favourite pie is!

Christine Armstrong, author of Mother of all Jobs, talks about being inspired by reading and how it helps her grow her confidence, how to think about charm as a superpower, and tips on how to show up to convey confidence.

Julia Strachan, World Record Holder for Rowing the Atlantic, former Sky Sports presenter and campaigner against Human Trafficking. She shares her incredible story of rowing the Atlantic, what inspired her to do so, and why she cares so deeply about modern day slavery. She gives advice to stay in your lane, and no dream is too big - Dream it Do it is her motto. You are enough.

Kavita Puri, BBC Radio and TV broadcaster and Author of "Partition Voices" talks about following your dreams, how hers led her into journalism, and what inspired her to write her book "Partition Voices" about the partition of India and Pakistan. Her father was one of the many people uprooted and he ended up in Britain. She talks of why this story is important to listeners today in 2021.

Carolina talks about our relationship with food, our attitudes and mindset towards it, and how we use social media wisely. Carolina is an expert in eating disorders and mental health around food and body image.

Claudia, a student at Kings, talks about what it was like growing up feeling different to her friends because she's very tall. She chats about being brave and taking risks, going to China, and lots of top tips and advice.

Sandrina talks about adapting to change, missing home, and trying to find the small things that make you happy. She is from Portugal, and has lived in UK for several years, and now lives in Sweden.

Audrey, who happens to be Myrtle's mum, is an executive coach who works with lots of women in the area of confidence. She talks about taking risks, doing things scared, what the difference between a fixed and growth mindset it, and why nerves can be good for us.

Ella, a student at Leeds, gives her views on what she's learnt from her disabled brother, the impact of social media, worrying about appearances, and overcoming fears of public speaking.

Hannah Merrison talks about never giving up on your dreams. Hers was to go to medical school, but when she didn't get the A Level grades she needed, she refused to leave it there. A tale of sheer grit and hard work, and above all, her dogged determination. An inspiration to us all.