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Actually, I Can!101: Smart money moves for female founders: building wealth, security & financial freedom with Fliss WallaceIn this episode of the 'Actually, I Can! The Female Entrepreneur Podcast' I am joined by the fabulous Fliss Wallace who is an Independent Financial Advisor, Financial Coach and a SSAS Practitioner.
In this episode we are going to dive into: Smart money moves for female founders: building wealth, security & financial freedom.
Fliss Wallace is the founder of Seymour Financial, a female led Financial Advisory practice, where she helps six, seven and eight figure business owners take control of their finances, build long-term wealth, and feel confident about their financial future. As a fellow multi business ow...
2026-01-2643 min
Women's Business#102: From Passion-Driven Re-Brand to a Brilliant Product: Fliss Newland's 'Sweet' StoryIn this episode, I speak to Fliss Newland, powerhouse young founder of Wild Thingz, a fun and innovative lower sugar sweet brand. We discuss her career transition from working with major retail brands like Mondelez to acquiring and rebranding a 40-year-old vegan sweet business - and the untapped opportunity that exists when taking on a business that already exists! Fliss shares her insights on the challenges of growth and letting go of control, the importance of brand over constant innovation, and the practical challenges of starting and scaling a business. We also delve into topics like the...
2026-01-261h 05
SHARING OUT LOUDMenopause, But Make It Sudden: When Surgery Changes Everything -- with Fliss HoyleToday’s episode is an important one — and an honest one.Fliss Hoyle is back for her second conversation with me, and this time she’s sharing a story that far too many women are living quietly: surgical menopause.Fliss is the founder of Lived Experience Inspires, a company dedicated to bringing the patient voice and lived experience into the heart of healthcare, education, and workplace culture. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to break the stigma, build compassion, and empower people — from students to senior leaders — to create environments rooted in underst...
2025-12-1955 min
Do your thing“My cycles are my compass” with Morin GlimmerIn this episode, I’m joined by Morín Glimmer, brand strategist, creative director, cyclical living advocate - and founder of Rosy Futures, a brand consultancy for the radically hopeful.Morín works at the intersection of business, brand and body, helping feminist founders build brands rooted in values, vision and cyclical living. After years of battling her own cycle and treating it like a weakness, discovering her “inner seasons” changed everything and completely transformed how she works, plans, creates and supports her clients.We talk about cyclical living, capacity, burnout, creativity, and why your body is...
2025-12-1540 min
Les OderantsS05EP14 - Picks of 2025 (Fliss)This week we're back with everybody's favourite, Fliss and her picks of 2025. It's probably the most fabulous of the bunch, naturally, but do we all love everything? What podcast do you think this is?!You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram: Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd Ben: talking_scents Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff
2025-12-081h 29
Do your thing“Free up energy to focus on what you’re really good at” with Chris MitchellIn this episode, I’m joined by Chris Mitchell, a Business and Leadership Coach, Mentor and advisor who helps business owners and leaders to plan with intention, focus on what matters most to them, and turn what makes them unique into their competitive advantage.After years in corporate, Chris reached a point where challenging the status quo (something is was brilliant at) wasn’t valued anymore. That realisation pushed him to start his own business, using redundancy as a chance to build something on his own terms.We talk about unpicking corporate expectations, shaking off the...
2025-12-0854 min
Do your thing“Fun doesn’t make you less professional” with Gina BuckleIn this episode, I’m joined by Gina Buckle, a copywriter, brand voice strategist, and self-appointed Queen of Fun. Gina helps businesses inject personality and fun into their messaging without losing clarity or ‘professionalism’.After years as a busy freelancer saying yes to everything, Gina realised she didn’t really have a business - just a lot of work. That realisation led her to build something intentional: a business designed around what she actually enjoyed doing.We talk about finding your niche, unlearning hustle culture, and how to redefine success on your own terms. Gina shares w...
2025-12-0152 min
Do your thing“Don’t become the world's worst boss to yourself” with Jo HooperIn this episode, I’m joined by Jo Hooper, founder of Get Wildly Free, business coach and creator of the Me First Method.Jo spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder in communications before realising the cost of success: two breakdowns, burnout, and a growing awareness that the system she was working in wasn’t built for her.We talk about redefining what “work” means, unlearning the beliefs that keep us overworked and overwhelmed, and building businesses that feel good, not just look good on paper. Jo shares how she...
2025-11-2445 min
Let’s Talk Memoir212. Setting Your Writing Apart: A Conversation with Four Editors - Diane Gottlieb, Jennifer Fliss, Nina B. Lichtenstein, and Ronit Plank on Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture and HeritageDiane Gottlieb, Jennifer Fliss, and Nina B. Lichtenstein join Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about their work as editors and what they look for in submissions, setting your writing apart, knowing where to omit for maximum impact, the magic of prompts, working with supportive editors, how constraints give us freedom, ordering an essay collection, how stories sustain us, disentangling the artist from politics, allyship, the process of becoming ourselves, celebrating our heritage, the ecosystem of Jewish life, submission calls, and our new anthology Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture and Heritage.
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2025-11-2059 min
Do your thing"The learning never ends" with Jag PanesarIn this episode, I’m joined by Jag Panesar, founder and director of Xpand, a full-service digital marketing agency based in West Yorkshire.With 18 years in business, Jag has built Xpand into a trusted strategic partner for brands ranging from global names like Lindt Chocolate and Tetley Brewery to ambitious SMEs across the UK. But behind those 18 years are lessons about growth, change, resilience and what it really means to “have it all figured out.”We talk about the evolution of business: how what you want, how you work, and wh...
2025-11-1757 min
Do your thing“Be confident in who you are” with Lucy CritchleyIn this episode, I’m joined by Lucy Critchley, founder of Untold Creative, a podcast and content studio. Whether you need a podcast producing, some ace social media content creating, or a hand with your email marketing, Lucy’s got the right person for the job.Lucy launched her business in the middle of the pandemic, just five months after her daughter was born. What started as a small VA business quickly evolved into a creative business with a purpose, and a brand that reflects the kind of work Lucy really loves to do.
2025-11-1055 min
Do your thing“There’s power in understanding yourself in business” with Paula DixonIn this very first episode, I’m joined by Paula Louise Dixon, coaching and business psychologist, and founder of Hazon Consulting.Paula’s story is about trusting her instincts and building a career (and business) that aligns with who she is. From teaching and working with young people, to discovering occupational psychology and starting her own consultancy, Paula’s journey is full of lessons about growth, identity and doing business your way.We talk about values, stress, self-awareness, and why understanding how you work is one of the most powerf...
2025-11-031h 00
SHARING OUT LOUDLived Experience in Action: How Fliss Hoyle Trains Others to Understand Mental HealthMeet Fliss Holyle, born and raised — and still living — in the UK. At just 17, her world was turned upside down after a horrific car accident that set off a chain reaction of mental and physical health challenges. What followed was years of battling depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and an eating disorder — and later, a severe medication reaction that triggered bipolar disorder and led to her first stay in a psychiatric hospital.For the next sixteen years, Fliss had to rebuild herself, piece by piece, while facing new diagnoses like seizures, PMDD...
2025-10-091h 45
Do your thingIntroducing Do your thingI started my business for the same reasons you did: I was sick of being told how I “should” be doing things, and I wanted the flexibility and freedom to do life and business my way. But strangely enough, just saying “I’m going to do things differently” doesn’t actually mean it’s happening. Weird that. Turns out bringing it to life requires a fair bit of graft.It ended up taking years to get things right. Yes, years. That’s how long it took to truly leave behind the “should”s and expectations of working life that...
2025-10-0702 min
Serving Up TroublePassion to Potential to Paris with Fliss PickardEpisode 15We are joined by Paralympic doubles bronze medalist and World Championship doubles gold medalist Fliss Pickard!Since joining the GB para squad, Fliss has had an incredible journey, battling with physical and mental barriers as she came through the ranks.I speak to Fliss about how she came to table tennis, the hurdles along the way especially following a difficult Asperger’s diagnosis and her aspirations to become the best in the world.SocialsFollow us: @servinguptroublepodFollow Fliss: FacebookTip of the Week: ...
2025-07-1456 min
Purpose Driven FinTechHow AI-Powered FinTech is Solving the £4B UK Energy Debt Crisis | Fliss Berridge & James SharpeIn today's episode, we explore how innovative fintech partnerships are tackling the UK's massive £4 billion energy debt crisis through compassionate collections and flexible payment solutions.I speak with Fliss Berridge, UK Managing Director and Co-Founder at Ordo, and James Sharpe, Sales Director, Digital Native Business at Eviden. We talk about their groundbreaking partnership creating an intelligent recommendation and notification engine that helps consumers manage utility payments in a way that matches their actual income patterns, not arbitrary monthly billing cycles.Their solution combines open banking, AI, and a deep understanding of customer behavior to transform h...
2025-04-1756 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#55 What Does 'Wholeness' Mean? In the first episode of Season 2, Fliss Downes reflects on the essence of wholeness and what it means to come home to oneself. With fresh insights and personal reflections, this episode sets the tone for a season of exploration, connection, and growth. Tune in to discover how embracing wholeness can help us live fully and authentically.
2024-11-2610 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#54 Musings & Paving A New PathConcluding Season 1 of AWP, with thanks and gratitude towards those who made this podcast possible and deep love for all of our guests who have embarked on this journey with us.Fliss acknowledges each guest and moves into sharing how she feels about her career and the new direction she has found herself in.A well rounded episode to bring Season 1 to an end, until Season 2 comes back bigger and bolder with new guests and an even more determined strong cookie, that we all know as The Yoga Barber, Fliss.Until next time, Peace, Love & Light.A Wholeness Podcast is...
2024-07-0921 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#53 w/ Dr Leanne McEvoy What is Self Compassion and how you can be your own therapistIn this weeks episode Fliss is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Leanne McEvoy, where Leanne shares her personal journey into psychology and becoming a therapist, why self compassion is important and necessary in her life and the duo describe how mindfulness and self-kindness can help people manage difficult emotions and promote personal growth.Throughout the episode, Leanne provides insights into the structure and purpose of the 'Mindful Self Compassion Course' she offers online and in person, detailing the various sessions focused on mindfulness, inner critics, difficult emotions, and more.Fliss shares her own positive experience of the course, highlighting the...
2024-07-0245 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#52 w/ Mathew Guerin Conversations Like This Will Help Build A Healthy & Happy IndustryIn this episode Fliss brings you a conversation which she had with The Barber Coach, Mathew Guerin.It turns into them both interviewing one another, where hey delve into Fliss' daily routine, her journey in the hair industry over the past 19 years, and her commitment to integrating wellness within the industry.Together they tackle topics such as the importance of mental and physical health, the connection between mind and body, and the role meditation and yoga play in well-being.Mathew and Fliss also discuss their personal experiences with mental health struggles and how adopting healthier lifestyles has transformed their lives...
2024-06-251h 01
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#51 w/ Lorenzo Why Seeing A Physiotherapist May Be The Best Choice For YouIn this enlightening episode, Fliss talks with Lorenzo from Life Fit Therapy a dedicated physiotherapist, they delve into his journey and the physiotherapy field.Lorenzo shares his personal story of overcoming a brain injury, which inspired him to pursue physiotherapy.He explains the differences between physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors, and discusses how physiotherapists can assist clients both in person and online.This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in physical health and rehabilitation.Find Lorenzo on Instagram and check out his website here.Lorenzo is working along side Pinnacle Health & Fitness, who are raising funds for Alzheimer's...
2024-06-191h 06
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#49 w/ Dave Nelson Revolutionising Fitness & Rewiring Your WorkoutIn this weeks episode Fliss dives into Dave Nelson's fitness journey, founder of Flow St8. She asks Dave to share his story of how his early passion for sports led to the creation of his holistic fitness method that combines breath work, yoga, animal flow, and more. Known as the Power Hour. He discusses with Fliss the philosophy behind Flow St8 and the benefits of integrated fitness practices, and offers insights for those looking to change their approach to health and wellbeing.Not only does Fliss question Dave on his personal fitness journey but also touches base on business and...
2024-06-0453 min
Leaders In Payments and FinTech - The EDC PodcastS02 Ep08: Fliss Berridge, Co-founder at Ordo, Building an Open Banking Payments-as-a-Service platform, Current Status of Variable Recurring Payments and the Future Open Banking EntityThis week we speak with Fliss Berridge, co-founder at Ordo - a UK fintech offering fully managed and white labelled open banking enabled payments services.
The company was founded by the former management team of the UK’s Faster Payments Scheme back in 2018 with a mission to use open banking payments to provide businesses with an alternative to card payments and direct bank payments.
In our conversation we discuss the latest developments in UK Open Banking, focusing on recent announcements by the JROC - Joint Regulatory Oversights Committee - on both commercial VRP-enabled services - tha...
2024-05-2929 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#47 w/ Phil Rankin Water Is Life & Living On The BoundaryThis week Fliss has a conversation with a hydration enthusiast. Phil Rankin, founder of Balance Energy Australia. A matter of 15 years ago, Phil found himself in a situation which lead him down the path of health and wellness. Little did he know, years on, it'll turn into a took kit to help save his sons life.Phil's enthusiasm about his work, water and the healing zone, shines through when he talks so passionately about his life's work.To watch Lawson's Story, click here.Other mentions in this episode include Prince Wales Hospital NSW and Dr Gordon FlynnA Wholeness Podcast is...
2024-05-2153 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#46 w/ Jo Irving Panic Attacks To Educating & Hosting RetreatsAn incredible episode where Fliss welcomes Jo Irving, a hair professional, educator, meditation teacher and retreat host. Founder of Jo Loves Hair & The Loft.Another online connection Fliss has made. With many things that Jo shares, Fliss resonates and we sure think, you too will, whether or not you are in the hair industry.Jo talks us through, her journey, from being entrepreneurial as a kid, to building a business, facing burnout and coming out the other side, flourishing and now educating the hair industry. A true inspiration and leader, who has a heart of gold and it shines though...
2024-05-1450 min
The Wellness Business ShowBuilding Business Alongside Big Life Shifts with Fliss GoldsmithI am so excited to bring you an interview with one of my Collective members. I haven't done an interview on the pod for quite a while and Fliss is joining me today as Collective member of the month. Fliss is an Emotional Wellbeing and Empowerment Coach. A background as a qualified Life Coach and Inclusion Specialist created the perfect partnership of experience for her to be able to create impact in the Emotional Wellbeing space. After a personal trauma and living with chronic health conditions Fliss decided that it was time to start h...
2024-05-0952 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#45 Brain Health & MeditationIn today's episode Fliss looks at the words "mental health" and how we can look at them in a different way, she touches base on how the schooling systems do not teach children the true function of our brain and shares Australia's statistics.A special gift awaits you as it's AWP's first ever meditation on an episode #excitedSENTENCE UPDATE "Joe Dispenza says brainwave patterns, remember, 95 percent of who we are by the age 35 and is a set of memorised habits and behavioursMentions in this weeks episode: Simon Sinek, Dr Joe Dispenza, Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing, Gaia, Alyssa SutherlandA Wholeness...
2024-05-0737 min
One Mind Live Pre-Session PodcastGetting to Know Fliss Wheeler – Pre-SessionThis episode was originally broadcast May 5, 2017 Today marks the beginning of One Mind Live’s new direction and the first of four broadcasts with our May Special Guest Meditation Guide, Fliss Wheeler. Listen in as we get inside her head and find out how spirit and structure combine to create bliss in architect/dancer/healer Fliss’ world – and for us over the next month!… About our Pre-Sessions: Every week, for 15 minutes or so before we began our group meditation broadcast, we opened the mics so that our members tuning in for the session could listen in while we talked about what was...
2024-05-0415 minOne Mind LiveGetting to Know Fliss Wheeler – Pre-SessionThis episode was originally broadcast May 5, 2017
Today marks the beginning of One Mind Live’s new direction and the first of four broadcasts with our May Special Guest Meditation Guide, Fliss Wheeler. Listen in as we get inside her head and find out how spirit and structure combine to create bliss in architect/dancer/healer Fliss’ world – and for us over the next month!…
About our Pre-Sessions: Every week, for 15 minutes or so before we began our group meditation broadcast, we opened the mics so that our members tuning in for the session could listen in while we talke...
2024-05-0415 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#44 Weekend Antics, Self Assessment & PromptsA short solocast from Fliss, briefly sharing what she got up to at the weekend, shining the light on her wonderful friend Alyssa Sutherland, who designed The Yoga Barber brand and has her very own podcast too, known as 'Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone'.Fliss touches base with feelings over thoughts and gives you a few prompts to come back to yourself, along with what kind of questions to expect at Sweat & Scribble, an event hosted by Alyssa, at Koho Sauna followed by Albert & Co, down in Lakes Entrance.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza...
2024-04-3013 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#43 w/ Jake Putan The Barber Role & Honouring The Hierarchy Fliss welcomes Jake Putan in today's episode, with both of them having parallel feelings about the technicality of their work, and an essence and zest for a greater vision, purpose and impact within the industry. They certainly are making shifts and ripples with conversation like this one.Think, optimisation, awakening and propelling a holistic shift within the hair industry. Where you'll bound to feel some variation of resonance and synchronicity if you are anything like these two. And if you're someone to turn your back on "woo woo" stuff, we encourage you to press play. Because you'll be surprised at...
2024-04-231h 10
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#42 w/ Amy Fraser From Practising Yoga To Seeing It As ArtIn this weeks episode we welcome Amy Fraser, a yogi, web designer, photographer and hidden entrepreneur who leads a life darting between Australia and Bali.This conversation between Fliss and Amy will bring you smiles and maybe even laughter. These two are vibe'ing the same frequency and the love of travel is just one commonality.Fliss takes Amy down a memory lane as she explores how Amy got to where she is today. A true inspirational sunshine, who is full of love, positive energy and radiants ‘feel good’ vibes.Find Amy’s web designs here, her photography here and her person...
2024-04-1759 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#41 w/ Wayne Smith, Boxing Coach & Fundraiser "Forward Is Forward"A trip down memory lane, as Fliss pulls out a conversation between herself and her cousin Wayne Smith which they had back in lockdown days in January 2021.Wayne has built an incredible community, bringing boxing and fitness into schools all across the UK delivered by him and his team at Olympia Boxing.With a number of personal challenges along his journey, Wayne is certainly someone to never give up. Despite when the odds are against him. His famous saying is "Forward Is Forward". And Fliss couldn't agree more,A true inspiring human who goes above and beyond for the people...
2024-04-1040 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#40 Do It, Even When You Don't Feel Like ItA short solo episode from Fliss today, where she shines the light on all the guests who have been welcomed onto the show and she talks about motivation and not always feeling motivated to create an episode for AWP.A big thank you to all of our guests, who are Jack, Earl, Vea, Melanie, Keegan, Cheryelle, Mahesh, Tim, Eoin, Leigh, Rebecka, James, Lisa, Daniel, Tony, Iestyn, Carol, Merryn and Keri.Motivational YouTube video Fliss mentions is here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code...
2024-04-0311 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#39 w/ Keri Blue: Biology Is Very Confusing But Kindness Is So SimpleIn this weeks episode Fliss welcomes Keri Blue, they are the founder of Affirmation UK, an educational platform which illuminates the LGBTQ+ community. Originally purely educating the hair industry, but Keri soon realised the training was wanted further a field, from hair and beauty to corporate businesses to universities, schools and colleges.Linked to ep 35 where Fliss spoke to Carol Black, talking about the LGBTQ+ Community in the hair industry and that they both have a common connection with Keri.Keri shares their story which sank Fliss' heart, very knowingly the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination, simply as going into a...
2024-03-2748 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#38 Consistency, Patience And A Question To YouFliss shares an insight into who she once was and what she's personally working on.Along with asking you, her listeners a question, wanting to know your thoughts, opinions and experiences about a topic she is currently typing up.This episode was recorded in Auckland, New Zealand using a RODE portable microphone.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.
2024-03-2006 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#37 You're A Barber And Social Exhaustion Is Real A solocast from Fliss where she begins to unpack the experience of social exhaustion whilst being a barber. This is a short episode but one that can be elaborated on further down the line.Fliss is not here to fluff things up, she's here to get real and speak truth. She's spent many years suppressing what she feels and believes, but no longer is she going to back down.She comes at this angle with love, she's doing it from a place of concern and care. She wishes to be a voice for others who haven't voiced what they wish...
2024-03-1218 min
Mind ThreadsMind Threads S01 Ep02 Fliss TrewIn this episode, Antje talks to Fliss Trew. After spending 15 years immersed in the world of media brands, such as Elle, Marie Claire, and InStyle, Fliss experienced a compelling pull towards a realm defined by profound connections, self-expression, and liberation. Fliss has been diagnosed with ADHD and is awaiting an autism assessment. As a neurodivergent woman, she consistently navigated life through emotions, ideas, and sensory experiences, considering alignment with these aspects as integral to her existence. Fliss attributes her past accomplishments to a profound love and comprehension of human emotions. On the flip side, any set...
2024-03-1144 min
Aces Interviews♠️ Aces Interviews with Fliss Goldsmith ♠️First aired on YouTube 6th February 2024On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Fliss Goldsmith, an Emotional Wellbeing and Empowerment Coach. Disabled by Chronic Illness and a Trauma Survivor. Fliss is passionate about ensuring that everyone has access to creating and living their optimal life - whatever that looks like for them. She is passionate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant for over a decade ensures and remains committed to making the future fairer, safer, kinder and more emotionally connected.Find out more about Fliss:www.codesignwithfliss.com Instagram: @codesignwithfliss
2024-03-0926 min
The Small Business Podcast - from BreakoutReducing The Risks Of Income By Become a MII (Multi Income Individual) with Fliss SpinkIn case you missed the last networking meeting (held on the last Tuesday of the month), we're excited to bring you the talk Fliss from Felicitys Driver Training. Fliss shares how she had the realisation that she needed to become a MII, and explains why you should think about doing the same. Now a MII isn't a character version of yourself, that you may remember creating on the Nintendo Wii, it's a Multiple Income Individual. Once of the main benefits shared in this eye-opening talk, was to spread the risk and worry of h...
2024-03-0635 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#36 Cultivating A Mindset Of Resilience When Living With Mental Health ConditionsOn this weeks episode Fliss sits in the studio with Merryn, the co-founder of Earth & Soul Pizza who sponsor this podcast.Both of them have not been short of experiencing mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, and building resilience throughout their journey's.Merryn is a beautiful soul and one which has many things in common with Fliss, such as meditation, food, walks, multiple jobs behind them, many interests and passions.In this weeks insightful conversation, Fliss gives Merryn the opportunity to share her story of building resilience whilst battling mental health conditions.Merryn is a power house when...
2024-03-051h 25
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#35 LGBTQ+ In The Hair Industry, With Carol BlackIn this organic and effortless conversation between Fliss and Carol, they begin to unpick the LGBTQ+ community in the hair industry, talking about Carol's story, the correction of someones pronoun, the difficulties the LGBTQ+ community face and a plan when if you are wanting to 'come out' and some more epic things come to the table.Mentions in this episode are: RyanBuildsWheels, Keri Blue - founder of Affirmation_UK, Education VTCT, Modern BarbersA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large...
2024-02-2753 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#34 You & I Are More Than "JUST" A Barber or HairdresserA solocast from Fliss. It's been a few weeks since she spoke some thoughts in her head. And on this weeks episode she begins to unpick the narrative of "JUST" a hairdresser or barber.In her early years, Fliss certainly thought from the words of society, that it was a job for those who weren't so intelligent and that's why she was doing it. Because she wasn't smart enough to truly do anything else.But the truth is, hair pros are some of the most intelligent, intuitive and interesting people on this plant and it is time to speak proudly...
2024-02-2015 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#33 To Heal, You Need To Feel, With Musician IESTYNToday Fliss welcomes IESTYN onto 'A Wholeness Podcast'. A musician who is is on a mission to spread the message of self love, through his journey of healing, after the devastating times losing both of his parents in his early 20's.This is a moving and fun conversation between the pair, it's as if they've been friends for years.Fliss truly feels inspired by IESTYN and relates a lot to his lyrics. Fliss and IESTYN discuss the loss of their loved ones. Please be aware this conversation entails the topics of death, suicidal thoughts and euthanasia.Despite these topics touching...
2024-02-131h 28
In Business Talks2 PodcastFriday Fix - Fliss Lee - '' Your customer journey is important because it creates the best brand experience for your audience''Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel you or your business to new heights!As we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise.Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with the skills you need to succeed.We really enjoyed our chat this week with Fliss as she shares her passion for all things branding. Listen as she gives some hints and...
2024-02-0929 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#32 Balance Your Modern Lifestyle & Use Ancient Wisdom, With Health Coach, TonyAnother health episode being bought your way, In today's episode Fliss has a fascinating conversation with Tony, founder of Ancestral Health.One day Tony reflected on his health after seeing a picture of himself. He's personally made small but massive changes in his life to optimise his health to reverse his declining health many years ago. Now a certified Health Coach through The Primal Health Coach Institution over in the US, founded by Mark Sisson.This is a golden nugget of an episode for us hair pro's and anyone else, who is stuck between 4 walls and terrible lighting above them...
2024-02-061h 10
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#31 Life Is Better On Two Wheels, Says Daniel RickhussFliss was honoured to invite Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes onto 'A Wholeness Podcast', especially as he's the man behind Fliss' dream coming true, to become a podcast host.This episode brings a handful of things which are parallel to the hair industry despite Daniel being in the bicycle industry.With topics floating around such as, being a therapist to others, building rapport and relationships, education, forever learning, contribution and community, and this one is a biggie, they discuss the female population in a dominant male environment.With Fliss being a female in the male dominant side of the hair...
2024-01-301h 03
Cider VoiceCider Voice 21 - It took a whole bottle to be enough - with Fliss FreebornOur new year's resolution for 2024 is to double down on 'cider with food' content. With limited skill and dangerous enthusiasm, we turned to a proper professional to put us on the path to gastronomic glory.
Fliss Freeborn is a Fortnum & Mason Award-winning food writer, the brains behind the blog Student Cuisine for the Gloomy Teen (Jay Rayner-endorsed, no less) and the Amused Bouche newsletter. She's a panellist on Radio 4's Kitchen Cabinet, has bylines for all sorts of national newspapers and in 2023 published the brilliant cookbook Do Yourself a Flavour. If Fliss can't level us up in the cider kitchen, wh...
2024-01-241h 06
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#30 Beyond Being A Hair Pro, With Earl SagewolfAfter 9 months, Fliss welcomes back Earl Sagewolf from episode 5.With both of them envisioning life outside of the hair industry and also what they have to offer the hair industry, Fliss and Earl entangle in a wholesome bunch of topics from sensuality, rewriting yourself, ego death, embodiment, suppression and action.With those topics only being a fraction of the depth these two go into, you'll be sure to relate, if not, become alert to an awareness you haven't had before.Earl has now stepped away from behind the chair and is now offering 1:1 coaching and further teachings. He really is...
2024-01-231h 38
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#29 Mental Health, Faith & The Truth About Being A Hair ProTRIGGER WARNING! Suicide, sexual assault, drug and alcohol use. If you're not in a good headspace, please come back and listen when and if you feel ready.This is what happens when you get 2 hairdressers turned meditation practitioner's together for the first time...In today's episode, Fliss interviews Lisa, former Hairdresser, now Mental Health Clinician, AOD Counsellor, Meditation Practitioner and Minister. With a lot in her bag, Lisa, has an inspirational story, from finding her faith, being a single Mum to 4 boys, travelling to America and Sri Lanka and creating space for those who battle drug and alcohol addiction.Putting...
2024-01-161h 46
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#28 Waking Up The Hair IndustryOn today's episode, Fliss talks you through the mission of The Yoga Barber, she breaks it down into 3 parts and shares her vision for the hair industry.Mentioned in this episode was The Un-Limited Podcast with Leigh & Eoin.To sign up the The Yoga Barber's Monthly Newsletter and receive a free guided meditation, click here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the...
2024-01-0910 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#27 Fliss' Career, Beliefs & The Future Of The Hair IndustryOpening up a New Year with The Yoga Barber, welcome to 2024.After many episodes, Fliss is reintroducing herself to her current listeners and new listeners.Not only does she share a mini breakdown of her career, Fliss begins to open a can of worms with her beliefs about the hair industry.A short but sweet episode, designed for you to think more about your own personal journey in the hair industry and the gaps which are missing for yourself personally and for us as a collective.To receive her FREE GUIDED MEDITATION head to @theyogabarber and DM Fliss the word...
2024-01-0208 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#26 Christmas Does Not Have To Be Busy.In today's short episode, Fliss questions a few things about this so-call "busy" time of the year and is it really necessary.She found an interesting statistic here to shine the light on the absurdity of how much money is spent during this festive season.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.Land of acknowledgement by Alyssa Sutherland, voice of 'Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone' Podcast.A big thank you to Daniel, founder...
2023-12-1915 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#25 Nomadic Lifestyle - "Is Way Easier Than You Think It Is!"This one is for all the travel lovers and the ones who dream of becoming a digital nomad.Fliss welcomes back Tim Shelton from episode 15, former Pharmacist, Digital Nomad, now Amazon Agent Owner.After reading Tim Ferris' book 'The 4 Hour Work Week', him and his wife set a goal to be location free. Tune in to hear what happened, what to expect, what to do before your departure and how you can prevent depression and loneliness.Other mentions in this episode include Chris Ducker's book 'Virtual Freedom' and YouTube channel Sailing La VagabondeA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth...
2023-12-051h 00
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#23 Feet Are Our Foundation, With Rebecka LatośIn today's episode you'll hear from Rebecka Latoś, a Global Health Specialist, Sports Scientist, Yoga Teacher, Foot Specialist, Writer, Model and Entrepreneur.Fliss and Rebecka talk about feet and how they are so important, especially as they are the foundation to our bodies.With both of them having a love for yoga, food, feet, festivals, sustainability and travelling, they bounce off of one another beautifully in this conversation,To follow Rebecka and / or book an appointment with her, click here.To read the articles she wrote for Om Yoga Magazine, click here and here.'A Wholeness Podcast' is now proudly s...
2023-11-1544 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#23 Feet Are Our Foundation, With Rebecka LatośIn today's episode you'll hear from Rebecka Latoś, a Global Health Specialist, Sports Scientist, Yoga Teacher, Foot Specialist, Writer, Model and Entrepreneur.Fliss and Rebecka talk about feet and how they are so important, especially as they are the foundation to our bodies.With both of them having a love for yoga, food, feet, festivals, sustainability and travelling, they bounce off of one another beautifully in this conversation,To follow Rebecka and / or book an appointment with her, click here.To read the articles she wrote for Om Yoga Magazine, click here and here.'A Wholeness Podcast' is now proudly s...
2023-11-1502 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#22 A Conversation With Leigh Winsor.An episode not to be missed, with Leigh Winsor, an award winning barber, educator, coach for hair professionals and a podcast host with his friend Eoin McCarthy who Fliss spoke with back in Episode 17.Fliss and Leigh cover a ray of topics, such as leadership, values, synchronicity, loneliness, consciousness, psychology and more.Mentions in the podcast: Suli Breaks, The Un-Limited Podcast, Synchronicity - The Inner Path of Leadership, Tony Robbins, Ram Dass, Dr Robert Grant, Tao Te Ching, Mo Gawdat, Flynn Skidmore, Dunning Kruger Effect, Malisa Masci, Peter Crone.Land of acknowledgement by Alyssa Sutherland, voice of 'Catch Me Outside...
2023-10-311h 09
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#20 Why I Left The LionsAfter many years being a mental health advocate and raising awareness and funds for a number of mental health charities, Fliss found her self taking a back seat in 2020, when she decided to no longer be part of the community for The Lions Barber Collective, a suicide prevention charity founded by Tom Chapman.In this episode, she shares her reasons why, and shines the light on her past darkness.This is another episode which may be triggering for some. Should you feel the need for professional help, please call a help line.In Australia - BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week...
2023-10-1015 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#19 Suicide Is Not A Crime!It is Mental Health Awareness Month, here in Australia.Today kicks off a 4 part series where Fliss begins to open and unpack the mental health epidemic.Please be aware of triggering conversations and if you need to reach out for help, please turn to loved ones or professional help lines available.In this episode Fliss educates you around a phrase which is so loosely used and one, that you'll now rethink and rephrase.Statistics, reports and articles mentioned in this episode are here, here and here.Land of acknowledgement by Alyssa Sutherland, voice of 'Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone...
2023-10-0617 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#18 Meditating Has Transformed My MindsetWith a message from the universe to 'meditate', Fliss went from being depressed to now, wholeheartedly feeling free of depression and received a bunch more than what she bargained for. Life is only just beginning.It's been over 100 days of meditating in Fliss' life and she's here to share with you her journey.If you've got reservations about meditating, then you need to listen to this.If you are interested in meditating but don't know where to start, you need to listen to this.If you struggle with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts, listen to this.If you're just curious...
2023-09-2622 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#16 Bruised Potatoes & A Puddle Of Almond MilkA Solocast from Fliss, you'll hear a short story about patience and small acts of kindness.Listen to a funny incident that happened the other week, which bought Fliss to initially feeling embarrassed but then smiling and chuckling to herself about the situation.Land of acknowledgement by Alyssa Sutherland, voice of Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone Podcast.Shout out to Daniel from Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio to record A Wholeness Podcast. You can find his very own podcast here.
2023-09-1215 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#15 Could you be low in 'iron'? With former Pharmacist, Tim Shelton.Our first official 'Health & Wellbeing Episode'.Fliss' health had declined over the course of this year which led her to having an iron infusion.Little did she know the cost of her health without this mineral. Battling day in day out with multiple symptoms, led her to seeking professional help from her GP, with the results from blood tests, it was clear her diagnosis was iron deficient anemia.After sharing her battles and results with her client Tim Shelton, former Pharmacist, digital nomad, now Amazon Agent Owner, enabling brands on Amazon, the pair...
2023-09-0541 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#14 Twelve Inches of Tofu And The Hairy Palm BarberThis is an episode not to miss, the least edited and the longest episode to date on 'A Wholeness Podcast'.Tune in to Fliss and Mahesh where you'll feel their conversation bouncing off of one another. A conversation full of different branches.Mahesh started his career in 1991 training with Marc Young in Poole, UK. Like Fliss he too, transitioned over to Barbering, that was 7 years ago. Now working in his space The Hairy Palm with his wife Bhavani and friend Wendi in Bournemouth, UK, and with his yoga studio among an amazing community at Badhand...
2023-08-291h 57
LeckerIt's Not Student Cooking, It's Just Cooking with Fliss FreebornWelcome back to the Lecker Book Club. Every month I’ll pick a newly released food related book and talk to the author about the process of writing it. I’ll also be cooking from the book and writing about that on Substack and Patreon. Join me there as well!
On this edition of the Lecker Book Club: Fliss Freeborn's Do Yourself A Flavour. Did you go to university? If you did, there’s a chance someone bought you - or you bought yourself - one of the many student cookbooks available. But did you actually find it useful...
2023-08-1740 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#12 You're a Millennial, Changing Your Career. Joining Fliss, is a former PT and gym owner, turned Barber Student.After leaving everything he knew, a successful career, security but a lack of passion for the health and fitness industry, Keegan Walklin finds himself back in school. But this time with scissors, clippers and combs.An insightful conversation between Fliss and Keegan, where they explore what it's like changing careers in your 30's, finding your creative flare, being curious and making yourself known to every one and any one.Keegan has an impact...
2023-08-1553 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#11 Our Up & Coming Guests...It's been a while since you heard from Fliss, but she's back and so is 'A Wholeness Podcast'.In today's short episode Fliss is delighted to share with you some of the up and coming guests who will be talking to her over the coming weeks. Exploring the likes of somatic energy, the LGBTQ+ community, pharmaceutical medicine, expanding your business and a bunch more.Tune in to get a taste of who these beautiful beings are and a snippet of what they are bringing to the table.Shout out to those who have been mentioned in this episode:Tracy...
2023-08-0809 min
Purpose Driven FinTechOpen banking, data privacy, learning who is your target audience and economic background diversity in FinTech | Fliss Berridge, Director and Co-founder at OrdoToday I speak with Fliss Berridge, Director and Co-founder at Ordo, an Open Banking Payments-as-a-Service FinTech. Fliss has a background in music, law, and payments. We talk about resilience and embracing failure, account information services and payment initiation services open banking standards, learning who is your target audience and iterating accordingly, designing for customers who do not have your level of knowledge, addressing concerns about data privacy and security in open banking, and gender, social and economic background diversity in FinTech."You need people that have got different experiences, you want to see how different...
2023-07-111h 12
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#10 Reflecting, Meditation & ConsistencyFliss reflects on the first half of her 2023 and where she is at, right now. After battling some health issues and witnessing herself beginning to spiral into negative thought patterns again, she turned to meditation and the transformation of her mental wellbeing has shown positive impacts to her personal and work life.In this weeks episode she brings to the table, how us humans can find 'consistency' to be a challenging thing and how some limiting beliefs can keep us stuck. And what she's putting in place to help her stay on track; rituals.
2023-06-2828 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#9 Yoga Talk With Melanie Ceveri.On this week's episode, Fliss warmly welcomes Melanie Ceveri into the studio at Bairnsdale Bikes. With both of them having long standing careers in the hair and beauty industry in common, they also share the passion of yoga.Having a good chin wag about when and how they found yoga, they share their experience in completing their 200 yoga teacher training, to then stepping on the mat to teach, guide and lead.If you’re interested in yoga, whether that be you’ve never stepped on a mat but intrigued by it or a full...
2023-06-211h 10
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#8 Digital Relationships, Mentorships & Intentions With Vea FonuaRounding up the 3 part series with Vea, you may pick up throughout these episodes Fliss plays devil's advocate. She really wanted to hear stories from Vea’s perspective rather than her own, in particular to his skills and knowledge.In today’s shorter episode Fliss & Vea wrap things up with how we can utilise social media, knowing that it’s a land of fake-ness but it’s also a platform to build true digital friendships and mentorships. They discuss how we can be our best self in any given moment, how we treat others in the industry and our clients...
2023-06-1429 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#7 Competitions, Individuality & Integrity Of Service With Vea FonuaContinuing on from last week's episode, Vea explains all the things he’s looking out for, when on stage competing. Some tips and tricks you’d want to take away, so get a notepad ready for this episode.Both Fliss and Vea are firm believers in individuality and bringing people’s strengths together to build something strong.With Fliss being super keen and enthusiastic about customer service and client care, the pair talk about integrity of service.Another belter of an episode, so what you waiting for, come on in!Featured throughout the episodes of 6, 7 & 8:Vea completed his training to bec...
2023-06-0746 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#6 Mental Health, Creativity & Collaboration With Vea FonuaA blast from the past. Fliss and Vea recorded this back in January 2021, when Vea was in quarantine after travelling from Canada to New Zealand and Fliss was locked down in the UK.These two together speak volume, truth and have always had open and honest conversations. Fliss opens up about the impact lockdowns had on her view of her profession, Vea shares his journey into the hair industry, the highs and lows.The pair go on a whirl wind, covering the likes of vulnerability, not being an expert in everything, projects and goals having...
2023-05-3040 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#5 Who The Heck Is Earl?An insightful and inspiring conversation with Earl Sagewolf. Jack from last weeks episode, introduced Fliss to Earl, and by far, this is a banger of a convo.Earl has many talents and it shines through in his words, work and his stories. Leaping from a hair artist to a hat maker and many things in between. Earl constantly follows his heart, making his own path leading with truth and authenticity.Fliss and Earl also touch base on the hair education in the UK verses other countries, conscious relationships and being real on Instagram instead of...
2023-05-2446 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#4 Having A Conversation With Jack Case.Fliss and Jack got real with plenty to talk about when it comes to people pleasing, surface level conversations, starting a career in the hair industry, leaving a salon / barber shop on good terms, being an introvert in an extrovert industry, recharging our bodies, planting the seed for our clients to be authentic and discovering mens retreats, yoga and meditation.You'll love this conversation, so grab a cuppa and sit down to feel at home. Or maybe you wish to take it on a walk or run with you. Either way, enjoy!Credits:...
2023-05-171h 06
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#3 Let's Talk About Sex.Recording from her own home, this week Fliss touches on a topic which can be frowned on, maybe even a topic which people feel uncomfortable to talk about.How much do us Barbers and Hairdressers talk about sex among ourselves and even with our clients?More of the question, how many of us want to go home and get intimate with our partners or with ourselves? Or, does our job exhaust us so much, that at then end of the day, we don't want hanky panky?Fliss is no sex expert or educator, but she takes a look at...
2023-05-1016 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#2 Birthing The Yoga Barber.After a few years, the shape of 'The Yoga Barber' is taking place. In today's episode Fliss takes you through a timeline of some hurdles she's overcome and how she moulded her long term career in the hair industry and her passion for yoga together.What is the mission of The Yoga Barber? Keep listening to feel inspired and empowered, you'll be wanting to jump onto the next episode in no time, and you'll want to find Fliss on socials @theyogabarber.To support Fliss time and energy, you can head to her Patreon page.Acknowledgement by Alyssa Sutherland, voice...
2023-05-0307 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber#1 A Love Hate Relationship.Fliss takes you down a memory lane of her career in the hair industry, a love hate affair and one that she has had to overcome adversity.
2023-04-2611 min
A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga BarberWelcome to A Wholeness Podcast.As a former Hairdresser, turned Barber, yoga teacher and a health and wellbeing leader, Fliss shares an in site to what she will be bringing to the table.
2023-04-1902 min
TolkCast - Der Tolkien Podcast129 Interview mit Sarah Schaefer & Bill FlissWir haben Bill Fliss und Sarah Schaefer, die beiden Kuratoren der Ausstellung an der Marquette University, für Euch interviewen. Sie verraten nicht nur Hintergründe zu ihrer Arbeit daran, sondern auch, welche ihre Lieblingsexponate sind.
In dieser Interviewfolge des TolkCast haben wir gleich zwei Gäste, die von uns für Euch ausgefragt wurden: Bill Fliss ist Tolkien Archivar an der Marquette University und Sarah Schaefer Kunsthistorikerin an der University of Wisconsin. Beide sind die Kuratoren der spannenden Ausstellung „Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript“ in Milwaukee, USA. Im Interview erzählen Bill und Sarah, wie das Ausstellungsprojekt entstanden ist, welche...
2023-02-272h 12
Cultured BoisCan I Borrow A Feeling? ft Fliss from The Powered Up CoupleThe Bois have a new guest, Fliss from The Powered Up Couple. Fliss is shaking up the formula and getting the Bois to think about how games and other media make them feel. Lots of laughs and tangents so enjoy!
2022-12-1147 min
AthrabethEpisode 53: Interview with Dr. Sarah Schaefer and Dr. William Fliss, co-curators of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Art of the ManuscriptThanks to our guests, Dr. Sarah C. Schaefer and Dr. William M. Fliss, the co-curator’s of “J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript” at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University. Exhibition dates: August 19 – December 23, 2022Exhibition website: https://www.marquette.edu/haggerty-museum/tolkien.phpDr. Sarah C. SchaeferAssistant Professor, Modern Art, Department of Art History, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeFind Sarah on Twitter: @sarahcschaeferWebsite: https://www.sarahcschaefer.com/Check out her book!: “Gustave Doré and the Modern Biblical Imagination” published by O...
2022-12-071h 11
Ecosystems For ChangeE 4.5 - Communities of Practice: Taking the Time to Build Trust with Margo FlissFor today’s episode, we’re headed to Anchorage, Alaska to sit down with Margo Fliss.Margo is a lifelong and proud Alaskan; when she’s not building the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the state of Alaska, you can find her fishing salmon in the Kenai river during the summer and raising her newborn daughter.In this conversation, Margo talks about an ecosystem convening that went terribly sideways and talks about how she moved through this experience with a lot of grace and professionalism if you ask me. But I’ll let y...
2022-11-0853 min
Journeys In JazzEverybodyA merry mix of Fliss’s guests this series talking about anything and everything & concluding the second series of ‘Journeys In Jazz’. Georgina Jackson talks of the importance of positive mentors in formative years and the pros and cons of being a female trumpet player. Pete Billington discusses the wider appeal of pop versus the narrower appeal of jazz, ego & bravado at music college and whether a person's personality is evident in their playing. Jazz pianist Naadia Sheriff chats about life as a band member and a band leader whilst Bristol based band leader...
2022-06-2642 minJourneys In JazzSeonaid AitkenDiscovering jazz improvisation on violin, balancing numerous jobs and projects, the importance of the Great American Songbook and the difficulties of dancing whilst playing your instrument! In this episode Fliss talks to violinist, vocalist, orchestrator/arranger and broadcaster Seonaid Aitken. For more information on Seonaid including the new album 'Chasing Sakura' visit - http://seonaidaitken.comBuy her album 'What Is This Thing Called Love' - https://seonaidaitken.bandcamp.com/album/what-is-this-thing-called-loveListen to Seonaid present 'Jazz Nights' now on BBC Sounds -https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b08m8...
2022-04-1037 minJourneys In JazzJoe Longridge, Julie Sheppard, Matt CarterWhy is Latin music less egotistical than jazz? Can you really fit a whole latin big band inside one Air B&B cottage? Why is it important that jazz musicians continue to tour to less populated locations? Is it tempting for jazz musicians to give up the city life after the pandemic? All of these questions are answered and more in this bumper episode where Fliss delves behind the scenes of Jazz Jurassica Festival, the first live jazz festival to return to the UK in May 2021- after the first three lockdowns of the pandemic. Be transported t...
2021-11-1456 min
What's the Big Idea?Globally-Minded Education with Julia FlissIn which Dan is joined by Colorado educator Julia Fliss to discuss the importance of cultivating globally-minded students in our increasingly interconnected world. Dan and Julia start by examining the power of learning additional languages as a portal into deeper cultural understanding. Then they discuss the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, local activism, and Julia's work with Girl Rising. As always I welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEdMentioned in the show:The UN's Sustainable Development GoalsTeach the SDGsInspire Citizens Girl RisingJulia Fliss on TwitterMusic:...
2021-09-1952 minJourneys In JazzPete BillingtonChurch choirs, touring with the stars of yester-year and whether the stereotypical testosterone fuelled 'cutting ground' of jazz was really ever as intense as it was portrayed. Bassist and pianist Pete Billington chats to Fliss from the dressing room of The Union Theatre Southwark in May 2021. Book tickets to see 'Organ Failure!' live at Toulouse Lautrec Kennington 20/08/21 here-https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/live-music/organ-failure-lockdown-with-fliss-gorst-quartetFor more info on the Union Theatre-http://uniontheatre.biz
2021-05-0940 minJourneys In JazzNaadia SheriffAn awkward encounter with a pop star, the ups and downs of balancing family life with life as a professional musician, being a side woman vs band leader and the draw of London as a musical hub. Naadia Sheriff joins Fliss for a chat recorded on Walthamstow Marshes in May 2020. Download 'Beyond The Fear' now from - https://naadiasheriff.bandcamp.com/track/beyond-the-fear'Beyond The Fear' Just Giving Site (proceeds to Breast Cancer now) https://www.justgiving.com/team/Beyond-FearOrder Naadia's album 'Gnarly Hymn' from http://naadiasheriff.com/shop/4564436210
2021-04-2536 min
The Dreamfest PodcastThe Dreamfest Podcast - with guest Fliss Kitson (The Nightingales)The Dreamfest Podcast talks to creative people as they curate their dream festival line-up with episodes released every other Tuesday. Who will be their wake-up call, who will serenade them while they tuck into their festival grub and who will HEADLINE the show?This week Episode 13 sees the arrival of Fliss Kitson of The NightingalesIn this week's show Pete talks to Fliss about her favourite live gigs, who's the best at quizzes and her appearance in the rock-doc of the century, King Rocker!The Dreamfest Podcast is hosted by Pete Steel, a...
2021-04-0651 minJourneys In JazzGeorgina JacksonWhat it felt like to be stuck on a cruise ship unable to dock whilst the world shut down in 2020 and what it was like to wear shell suits in Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra in the 90s!This episode features Georgina Jackson, who chats to Fliss about the responsibility of leading your own band, the importance of youth music schemes, dealing with male presumptions of female musicians and many other trials and tribulations of being a professional trumpet player & vocalist.Contains one swear word at 13 minutes 25 seconds.Find out more about Georgina-www...
2021-04-0435 min
Journeys In JazzSeason 2 TrailerJourneys In Jazz is back! Music for old people, pretentious music for the middle classes, complex music for young intellectuals or something we can all appreciate & enjoy? With the contribution of musicians in and around her community Fliss delves into the jazz genre to discuss why it continues to thrive amongst all generations. It's been a year since series one. A year in which the music scene has changed beyond belief. Join Fliss and a plethora of fascinating guests as they discuss how the pandemic has affected their industry, how they've evolved through the past ye...
2021-03-2801 min
The Women In Business Radio Show7 Tactics For Better Sleep with Fliss Foster of SleepabilityHow are you sleeping? So many businesswomen are experiencing problems with sleeping. For some, it’s a new problem, possibly a response to the underlying stress associated with the ongoing Covid situation.Or perhaps it’s an issue you’ve struggled with for years.Either way, you probably want to get a better nights sleep. In the program today, we welcome Fliss Foster, who founded Sleepability. As a sleep expert, Fliss has helped people with all sorts of reasons for not sleeping and for whom the problem presents in different ways—not getting...
2021-01-2852 minThe Women In Business Radio Show7 Tactics For Better Sleep with Fliss Foster of SleepabilityHow are you sleeping? So many businesswomen are experiencing problems with sleeping. For some, it’s a new problem, possibly a response to the underlying stress associated with the ongoing Covid situation.Or perhaps it’s an issue you’ve struggled with for years.Either way, you probably want to get a better nights sleep. In the program today, we welcome Fliss Foster, who founded Sleepability. As a sleep expert, Fliss has helped people with all sorts of reasons for not sleeping and for whom the problem presents in different ways—not getting...
2021-01-2852 min
My Teenage BandCheri Percy & Fliss Kitson from 'Violet Violet'A bumper special for the very first episode as Nick talks to not one but TWO guests - music journalist and broadcaster Cheri Percy & illustrator and drummer Fliss Kitson who performed ferocious feminist punk music in and around Norwich under the name Violet Violet. Cheri and Fliss talk all about how they went from forming for a battle of the bands contest to touring the States, playing sessions at Maida Vale studios and picking up eccentric fans along the way. We also hear about the duo's theatrical streak which began with them performing at their school's Christmas panto and...
2020-11-1335 minJourneys In JazzEpisode 7- EverybodyThis episode is a marvellous miscellany of Fliss’s guest so far, talking about anything and everything & concludes the first series of ‘Journeys In Jazz’. British jazz trumpet legend Enrico Tomasso talks of his friendship with Louis Armstrong and his great grandfather’s migration from Italy to the UK. Canadian jazz vocalist Lauren Bush tells us how every single ‘yes’ makes up for the countless rejections when striving for a wider audience as a jazz musician. Bassist Arnie Somogyi talks of why jazz degree courses work, and bassist Charlie Pyne mentions the progression in equality of the sexes in the...
2020-04-1232 minJourneys In JazzEpisode 5 - Charlie PyneThe positives and negatives of jazz degree courses, representation for women in jazz and the financial challenges of writing, recording and releasing original music. London based double bassist Charlie Pyne chats to Fliss.
2020-03-1525 minJourneys In JazzEpisode 1- Enrico TomassoItalian heritage, migration, child slavery, monkeys & organ grinders and the Northern club circuit in the 1960s. British jazz trumpet legend Enrico Tomasso talks to Fliss about his life, from being mentored by Louis Armstrong as a child, to why jazz continues to thrive today.
2020-02-0230 min
Journeys In JazzEpisode 0 - An IntroductionMusic for old people, pretentious music for the middle classes, complex music for young intellectuals or something we can all appreciate & enjoy? With the contribution of musicians in and around her community Fliss delves into the jazz genre to discuss why it continues to thrive amongst all generations.
2020-01-2601 min
The Andrew Curtis ShowEp33: Starting A Movement For Men's Mental Health - Fliss DownesWhat does a female barber, an outside bar table and men's mental health have in common?
This week's episode has the answers to all those questions!
Fliss Downes is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. She openly shares her nine year journey with depression and how she was able to find her happy place.
It doesn't stop there though, as after being moved by a viral youtube video, she was inspired to do something for mental health that would be nothing short of incredible.
If you want to be involved in what Fliss is planning, you can reach her...
2018-05-1156 min