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The Franchise Coach PodcastSystems, Growth & Giving Back: Unlocking Franchise Success with Michelle AdamsIn this episode of The Franchise Coach Podcast, Michelle Adams explores how systems, community, and a growth mindset are the keys to franchise success. She shares her transition from marketing strategist to franchise leader with ActionCOACH, and why aligning with a purpose-driven system made all the difference. Michelle unpacks the top traits for thriving in franchising and how giving back is central to both her leadership style and the ActionCOACH mission.Thinking about franchising with ActionCOACH? Request a free discovery call here and let’s explore if it’s the right fit for you. https://franchise.acti...2025-05-0608 min
Tales From A Costume DesignerMICHELLE A. GREEN - Costume DesignerToday’s episode features the Costume Designer Michelle A. Green. We first met through our advocacy work as members of Costume Designers Guild Pay Equity Committee. We cover many topics including the joy of finding the character in the fitting room, the importance of safety, staying true to yourself, as well as making sure our actors in period projects have those trousers pulled up fully to their actual waists! If you head on over to the Patreon, there’s an extended cut of this episode with eight more minutes of stories. --- Costume Designer Michelle Green...2024-08-301h 37
Let's Make Some NoiseEp. 16: Michelle Thomas: Restoration through hope & laughterWelcome back to another episode of Let’s Make Some Noise! Today our host, Edwina Adams, is joined by Michelle Thomas, author, speaker and podcast host. Listen in as Edwina talks about wisdom that comes from listening to the Lord and Michelle talks about restoration and healing through hope and laughter.Connect with Coach Michelle at the following sites:https://iammichellea.comhttps://losslightlaughter.comhttps://codhouseretreats.comConnect with Edwina Adams at the following sites:https://edwinamakesiteasy.com (business consulting)https://ed...2024-08-2623 minThe Franchise Coach PodcastHow Owning A Franchise Can Give You Purpose in Life w/ Michelle Adams | The Franchise Coach PodcastIn this episode, Michelle Adams discusses how owning a franchise can bring purpose to your life. She highlights the importance of setting common goals and values aligned with leadership to create a bigger impact in the community. She emphasizes that franchising is a great tool for building an Action Coach community that offers a support system for franchisees. By supporting the franchisee community, one can maximize their reach to the global community and leverage business success. Please subscribe to this channel so you don’t miss any new episodes!About Michelle Adams:Michelle is cur...2024-04-0227 min
The Culture Coach#046: The Food + Burnout Connection with Michelle AdamsSend us a textHERE is the link to the article I referenced from the National Library of Medicine and the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine making the connection between food and burnout.My guest today is Michelle Adams. Michelle is a former medical litigator and food entrepreneur, who now shares her stories, recipes and passion for intentional eating and food sustainability. She has taken her background in law and her training in the food industry to advocate for greater awareness about what we eat. She believes that conscious choices can only be grounded in k...2024-03-0834 min
The Business Coach PodcastThis is The Business Coach Podcast!Join our host, Michelle Adams, as she talks to business coaches globally who share solutions to business challenges, client success stories and the strategies that have been applied with proven success. You’ll learn business tips that will inspire and empower your own business journey. About ActionCOACHActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of tra...2024-02-2900 min
Harvesting the TruthS1E2 The Poisoning Of a Planet: A Weed Killer Changing How We Think About FoodIt's in our food, our water, our air and our clothes. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the herbicide Round-Up, came on the market in the 1970's and has been increasingly changing our planet ever since. Is it as benign as Monsanto-Bayer claims? The EPA certainly appears to believe so.
In this episode Michelle Adams shares what she has learned about the pesticide since beginning her intentional eating journey. In the last twenty years chronic disease has skyrocketed, and so has our exposure to chemicals like Glyphosate. The weed killer has been linked to cancer, autoimmune disorders, non-alcoholic...2023-12-2030 minHarvesting the TruthS1E12 Minisode: Monsanto's Twin Legacy -- Agent Orange & GlyphosateIn today's episode I share a Glyphosate update via the recent legal cases with Plaintiff victories in November and December.
Also, I share what I have learned about Monsanto's role in Agent Orange, along with the emotional story of Paul Reutershan. Paul was just 17 years old when he enlisted in the Army and became stationed over in Vietnam. As part of a helicopter team, he would watch the mist of Agent Orange roll down from the airplanes spreading it above. Agent Orange was an herbicide manufactured by Monsanto and weaponized by the United States to clear the...2023-12-1918 minHarvesting the TruthS1E8 Preventing Disease Through a Holistic Lens and One Degree Shifts With Robin JonasGut Microbiome. Is that really a thing? In this episode let's dive into it and learn exactly what it is. You'll learn that it IS a thing and in fact, it's the center of all things that happen to us because it affects both our physical and mental health. What you learn here is so important because we aren't learning these things from our doctors.
Today I am talking to Robin Jonas, Integrative Health Coach at Live Life Balanced With Robin. Robin and I talk about how we are a society of disease treatment, not prevention. Because...2023-12-0557 minHarvesting the TruthS1E7 Comparing Costco Rotisserie Chickens to Flip PhonesThe most important thing we can do for our health is to take control of our food and yet, it's one of the hardest things to do. Moreover, better food simply costs more, which leads to a lot of upset. But better always costs more, doesn't it? Take the Apple Phone vs a flip phone. You kinda get what you pay for, right?
In this mini episode I summarize what we learned on Tuesday during our conversation with Jillae Langman-Dalmolin. I also give some background on those $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chickens, which are neither healthy nor ethical it...2023-11-3011 minHarvesting the TruthS1E6 Taking Back Control Through Homesteading with Jillae Langman-DalmolinFor some of us discovering more about what's in our food, the information can be confusing and disconcerting. For Jillae Langman-Dalmolin and her husband Wesley, the information changed their entire lives. The information spurred them into becoming modern day homesteaders, moving across the country and buying a farm in the process. They now own and run an organically practiced farm in Illinois where they grow produce, herbs, bees and chickens (with more animals on the way!), along with running a farm store, supplying restaurants, offering a seasonal CSA and consulting in all things homesteading. Their farm, Wanderin Barefoot Farm...2023-11-2847 minHarvesting the TruthS1E5 How Red Meat & Processed Meat Causes Cancer MinisodeThe World Health Organization has identified meat, both red meat and processed meat, as a cause of cancer. It lists Processed Meat as a Group 1 carcinogen and Red Meat as a Group 2A carcinogen. In this episode Michelle Adams shares her understanding of the science as to why these meats are linked to cancer.
Further, if the meat we eat causes cancer, how can we continue to eat it safely and prevent disease? Michelle shares her tips, based on the science, as well as what she does in her own life.
Essentially, while the science...2023-11-1606 minHarvesting the TruthS1E4: Cultivating a Conscious Diet after a Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis with Brieonna AljetsWhat do you do when your husband receives a Stage IV cancer diagnosis? You assemble a health care team of modern medical doctors, along with non-traditional specialists. You also consciously change what you eat as you become more aware of what's in your food.
This was the perspective of Brieonna Aljets when her husband was diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. They immediately jumped into action. Today she is sharing their story from illness to wellness and how it changed their lives. In particular, it changed what they eat.
From Brieonna we learn that changing...2023-11-161h 15Harvesting the TruthS1E3 How to Eliminate Glyphosate From Our Lives MinisodeIf Glyphosate is in the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe, where do we begin to eliminate it from our lives? In this episode Michelle Adams encourages everyone to take control of what they are eating and to begin their intentional eating journey. We may not be able to end the spraying of pesticides on our food just yet, but we can exercise our freedom of choice when it comes to the food we purchase and send a message with our dollars.
In this episode Michelle shares ten tips that will...2023-11-0920 minHarvesting the TruthS1E1 Founder Michelle Adams is On a Mission to Discover What's In Our FoodCall it what you want: Intentional Eating, Mindful Eating or Conscious Consumption. It all comes down to what's in our food, where did it come from and how was it made? Most importantly, how does what we eat affect us physically and mentally? Moreover, what role does it all play in making the world safe and sustainable?
In this episode Harvesting the Truth founder and host, Michelle Adams, shares five stories that led her on a journey of self discovery. That journey has become a mission. Consider this her 30 minute autobiography. It's not the whole story, but...2023-11-0233 min
The D ShiftUncovering The Potential of Podcasting: The Benefits Podcasting Provides With Michelle AbrahamMichelle Abraham is a successful business owner who found her passion for podcasting after becoming a new mom. Before motherhood, she owned eight fitness studio locations and was always busy with her business. However, after having a baby, Michelle felt unmotivated and uninspired. In 2012, she discovered podcasts and stumbled upon a show called "The Eventual Millionaire." The inspiring stories of the guests on the show, such as the creator of UGG Boots, fascinated Michelle. She became a dedicated listener, consuming all 100 episodes and eagerly waiting for new ones. As she experienced the impact a podcast can have...2023-09-1223 min
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Harvesting the TruthTrailer for Harvesting the Truth: The Story of Our FoodMy name is Michelle Adams and the most important thing to know about me is that I am a mother. I am a mom with kids that have health problems who walked into the grocery store and asked, "what food do I buy to feed my kids?" This came on the heels of "why are my kids sick?"
As a lawyer who was a medical litigator for 20 years and a food entrepreneur who understands the role ingredients play in our food I set out on a journey to get information and solve problems. Our problem was our...2023-08-2803 min
The Podcast On PodcastingEp337: How Not To Go BROKE When Podcasting - Michelle FoxIn this coaching call with Michelle Fox, we’ll get laser-focused on effectively monetizing your show and a few psychology tricks you can use along the way. Stay tuned so you’ll know the secret script for inviting podcast sponsors and how to gain more traction! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR A monetization strategy you should stop or avoid doing Benefits of having a show sponsor instead of an advertiser How to pull off a sponsorship pitch effectively An efficient method to monetize your show Why you should get c...2023-06-051h 03
Amplify YOU with PodcastingBehind The Mic: The D Shift with Mardi Winder-AdamsToday’s featured podcaster is Mardi Winder-Adams, a go-to divorce coach, and the woman behind the mic of The D Shift podcast - a podcast that’s providing education, inspiration, and motivation for women before, during, and after divorce. In this episode, we will hear another story of an unstoppable podcaster. Listen as Mardi takes us into all aspects of her podcast.Don’t miss:The fear and hesitations Mardi felt before started her podcast, and how having a professionally done podcast took away her fears.Podcasting as a foundation for reaching new clients and building profess...2023-04-1216 min
The Healthy Wealthy Life CoachEP 03. How Theresa Adams Got Her First Paying Intuitive Coach ClientsEpisode Summary:
In this episode, I talked to one of my students, Teresa Adams, on her journey within The Intuitive Life Coach Certification and Business Building Program. Teresa is an intuitive coach who works with women who struggle with their weight.
Episode Notes:
:18: Who is Teresa Adams?
:48: Teresa’s history.
1:16 How Teresa met Michelle.
2:07: What Teresa wanted from the program.
6:30: Living your life purpose.
7:20: On the path to becoming a healthy wealthy intuitive life coach.
7:26: Teresa’s wealth.
12:30: Teresa’s visio...2022-05-2521 min
Hello Mildura PodcastEpisode 16: Donna chats with Michelle Adams & Dag DemarkowOur guests share more things to do in Mildura - Dag & Michelle chat about their restaurant Botanica Cuisine, in Mildura. Michelle Adams & Dag Demarkow are the owners of BOTANICA CUISINE by DAG DEMARKOW & CO RESTAURANTS MILDURA Dag Demarkow was born in Denmark. During Dag’s extensive career he has had the pleasure to cook for many well-known personalities including the Danish Royal Family, Princess Diana, Bill Gates, and Brendan Fraser just to mention a few. In January 1998 saw Dag make the big move to Australia. From 2013 to 2016 Dag leas...2022-03-3031 min
Productivity & Proverbs 31- Mom Life, Mentoring, Side Hustle Coaching for Christian EntrepreneursEP 42 Protecting Our Children In A Tech-Obsessed World With Michelle AdamsIf you have children and you are constantly questioning how to keep technology safe and manageable for everyone, you have to listen to this new episode!
I am so excited to introduce you to the fabulous Michelle Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Forensic Interviewer in Kentucky. She is a mom to four amazing children, and her and her husband have been navigating this new world of technology being so accessible to kids for a while now.
Because of the nature of her job, she has had a front row seat to learning about t...2022-02-0826 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastDonna Stead 'Feline Astma and Heidi Kat'This week we revisit our favourite past episodes as the finale of season 1 draws closer. I spoke to Donna Stead about her adorable cat Heidi, who has feline asthma and has soared to Instagram fame with more than 10k followers. Donna is also a brilliant cat foster mummy who works closely with 'Mog on the Tyne Cafe' based in Newcastle UK. The cafe provides rescue cats with shelter until they find permanent homes. All cat lovers are welcome to enjoy the sweet kitties along with a warming beverage. But Donna doesn't stop there she also makes cute...2021-10-2047 min
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult ChairEnmeshment, Codependency and Boundaries with Dr. Ken AdamsDo you ever feel like you’re being disloyal to your family for having your own life? Or do you feel like you’re second fiddle to your partner’s parents? If so, you or your partner might come from an enmeshed family: a system of relating to each other that is based on dependency, guilt, obligation and too much closeness (yes, that can be a thing!). In today’s episode, I’m bringing back one of your favorite guests, Dr. Ken Adams, to talk about the important topic of enmeshment – and let me tell you, he is SUC...2021-10-1458 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSamantha Kidjo 'ICI Care, Natural Hair Journey and Dogs'This week Michelle speaks with Samantha Kidjo founder of ICI Care a personalised hair care products company and she is a passionate engineer. She has spent many years trying to figure out her own hair, between the greenwashing, the toxicity of some products, and self-acceptance. ICI Care is the result of that journey. She now wants to give as many people as possible the tools and knowledge to take care of themselves in a way that is safe for them and doesn't harm the environment. Samantha is a huge animal lover and has had cats and dogs in her li...2021-10-1352 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastPeter Celestus 'Thailand Rescue Cat Mission'This week Michelle speaks with Peter Celestus, who is a Belgium national who came to London in 1996. He worked for a British Company in Belgium and was offered a 2-year assignment to the London head office which ended up lasting 15 years. During this time Peter's career really took off as he climbed the ranks. In 2011, Peter decided he had seen enough of corporate life and wanted more freedom and to step off the ladder. He completely changed his lifestyle by downsizing significantly and build up a property portfolio. He now owns a dozen properties across London which he rents out. B...2021-10-0645 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastHarriet Emily 'Healing, Sound, Spirituality and Animals'This week Michelle speaks with Harriet Emily, she is a renowned sound healing practitioner, who specializes in the Gong and Crystal Singing Bowls. She has been involved in the healing community since childhood and has since traveled the world sharing her work across London, the UK, the USA, and Europe. She has worked with the likes of BareMinerals, Free People, Lululemon, Anthropologie, ITV Network, Soho House Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, The Mandrake Hotel, and Design Hotels. Harriet has also been featured in publications such as Harpers Bazaar and World Spa & Wellness. She currently shares her work with private individuals on...2021-09-2953 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastCarla Francis 'A Cat With 3 Passports and Exploring Japan'This week Michelle speaks with Carla Francis founder of a pet-friendly website and author of Travelling with Pets (5th edition) published by Woodslane Press. The second book is a newly released travel memoir titled The Cat with Three Passports. Carla has been extensively featured in the UK, across Australia, on SBS radio. Carla has made significant contributions to the Japan Times, as a staff writer for major pet food companies, and travel magazines. She is also the in-house pet travel expert for PetsForever app, and her latest book, a travel memoir, is soon to be featured in The Reader's...2021-09-2255 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiInsider Secrets to Getting a Great Picture of Yourself with Michelle AdamsSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Do you have a great picture of yourself both inside and out? In this episode, you’re going to learn how to show up and to feel strong for when you’re having your photos taken and in other areas in your life where you want to make a positive presence. My special guest and dear friend Michelle Adams will show you how to come out from hiding whenever there’s a camera around and how to master how you exp...2021-09-1624 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMaris Passarelli 'Greenwashing and Small Business Support'This week Michelle speaks with Maris Passarelli, is the founder of Green Ramona an e-commerce business that stands up against greenwashing, while supporting other small businesses. Maris left her native country nearly 10 years ago; she quit the corporate world, sold everything that would not fit in a bag, and left to travel the world. Since then, she's not looked back (even when she had to clean toilets for a living). She's said goodbye to her previous concept of a 'fixed career', nurtured her innate curiosity as a compass, learned about 'multipotentialities' and with all her imperfections, embraced a life that s...2021-09-1557 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastBritt Collins 'Animal Activist, Book Author and Catfest Founder'*Trigger warning this episode contains explicit content about animal cruelty. This week Michelle speaks with Britt Collins, she is an English journalist who writes for the Guardian, the Sunday Times, the Independent, Harper's Bazaar, Conde Nast Traveller, and Billionaire.com. She has volunteered at animal sanctuaries around the world, from tending big cats and baboons in Namibia to wild horses in Nevada-a labor of love that has inspired features for the Guardian and the Sunday Times. While writing Sunday People. she has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for many international charities through her investigative animal-cruelty stories; as a...2021-09-081h 24
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastIona Allan 'Violinist, Music Tutor and Cat Sitter'This week Michelle speaks with Iona Allan, she is an Australian violinist and avid cat lover, who also happens to be one of our cat sitters at Chatty Cats Care. Iona moved to London 3 years ago to start a master's degree in music and has been performing and teaching violin. She grew up with a variety of animals in Australia including a bird, guinea pig, and finally, after many years of begging her mother, on her 14th birthday, she got her dream pet, a cat! Iona's beautiful cat Dusty was a rescue and in such poor condition her fur...2021-09-011h 07
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastChris Roy ' Doobert Animal Rescue Software"This week Michelle speaks with Chris Roy, he is the father of several cats and dogs and the creator of Doobert.com, an online software platform for animal welfare volunteers and organizations. As a multi-engine pilot from Milwaukee, Chris has flown hundreds of animal rescue missions and has helped relocate animals from high-kill shelters to no-kill shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. With his experience and expertise in IT, he continues to look for ways to make it easier for everyone to help animals. Find out more about Doobert at https://www.doobert.com on social media at https://www.facebook...2021-08-251h 06
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAnouska Taylor 'Singing, Jungian Coaching and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Anouska Taylor, she is an experienced voice teacher, Jungian coach, and professional singer. She has been training clients around the world for over a decade, to find the full potential of their unique voice. She offers transformational voice coaching for singers and speakers, using her unique approach combining 4 key areas- voice physiology, vocal technique, paralinguistics, and voice psychology (using Jungian psychology). Anouska is a member of the British Voice Association (BVA), the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS), and a faculty member of the AllBright Academy. Anouska is also a proud cat owner of a...2021-08-1155 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastCarla Coulson 'Travel, Photography, Coaching and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Carla Coulson she is a photographer and life coach and helps women say Yes to themselves by reconnecting to their creativity, joy, and passion. Her mission is to lead women out of chaos, confusion or feeling stuck so they can access deeper creativity, love, health, success, confidence, and fun. Carla has authored 3 photography books Including Italian Joy, her story of leaving Sydney to find the right life for her as a photographer in Italy. She has collaborated on a further 5 with Penguin books and worked with magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Gourmet...2021-08-041h 09The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult ChairSummer Series: When Your Beloved Is More Connected with Their Mother Than You: Enmeshment with Dr. Ken AdamsEveryone wants a caring, loving family, right? But is it possible for close to become too close? “Enmeshment” is a term that’s been gaining more traction recently, and it describes family systems that are intertwined in unhealthy ways. These families appear very loving from the outside, but that love is often based on guilt and obligation...and usually the family doesn’t even know this about themselves! My brilliant guest today, Dr. Ken Adams, is pulling back the veil on enmeshment and helping us understand what it is and when and how it forms. One of t...2021-07-2251 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMarian Lee 'Beijing to London- Acting, Writing, Directing and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Marian Lee, a 24-year-old woman from Beijing. She grew up in China and came to the UK when she was just 17 years old to pursue her interest in acting. She did a BSc in Psychology at UCL before she came to The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to do BA Acting CDT. From a teenager to a young adult, she has always had an interest in acting, and her experience at Central has really broadened this interest, so now she is also looking into directing, writing, and beyond. Marian is also a...2021-07-2153 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastCheryl Muir 'Relationship Expert & Pets'This week Michelle speaks with Cheryl Muir, she is a Relationship Expert who specialises in helping high-achieving men and women overcome dating drama and build healthy relationships. Cheryl is the creator of The Dating Drama Empowerment Method and uses this method, combined with no-nonsense transformational coaching, to free her clients from a lifetime of painful patterns in love and relationships. Cheryl is based in the Lake District and is a regular in UK media, having been featured in Metro, Shape, Heart Radio, VICE, and the BBC. Find out more from Cheryl http://www.cherylmuir.com/ https://www.instagram.com/che...2021-07-1453 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSamantha Renke 'Disability Activism and Sphynx Cats'This week Michelle speaks with special guest Samantha Renke, born in Germany and raised in Lancashire, She is an actress, presenter, disability activist, inclusion and equality consultant, and keynote speaker. Prior to moving to London, she was a modern languages teacher. She is a columnist for the Metro and has written a multitude of articles on what it is like to be disabled in a disabling world, as well as several socio-cultural criticisms on patronising attitudes, body image, bullying, LGBTQ+ issues, ableism, and the financial and social costs of being disabled. Additionally, Samantha has written for The...2021-07-0756 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastKelly McCallum 'Mixed Media Artist and Pets'This week Michelle speaks with Kelly McCallum, she is an artist who uses a multitude of techniques. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 2001. One year later, she added a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts, graduating Cum Laude in Animal Science/Pre Veterinarian studies. In 2003, she returned to RISD to focus on metalsmithing for a year. A move to London in 2004 saw her begin a Master of Arts at the Royal College of Art, which she concluded in 2006. Since finishing her education, McCallum's work has been feat...2021-07-011h 19
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastLucy Jeffrey 'Bare Kind Socks and Bunnies'This week Michelle speaks with Lucy Jeffrey, the founder of Bare Kind. She sells bamboo socks where 10% of the profits are donated to help save the animal on the sock. She partners with animal conservation charities to donate these funds and recently has launched her first-ever 'rescue' sock. The design is dedicated to her own bunny rabbits, and 10% of the profits are donated to One Bunny at a Time, a brilliant charity that helps rescue bunny rabbits and finds them homes. Find out more from Bare Kind on their website https://barekind.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bare_ki...2021-06-2347 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSemra Haksever 'Mama Moon, Witches and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Semra Havsever, she is an eclectic psycho-spiritual witch, author, and creator of Mama Moon Candles. Her mission is to create tools to make magical manifesting tools that are accessible to everyone. Semra is also a proud cat mum of two British Blue Cats. Get 10% off with the code magiccats10 visit www.mamamooncandles.com or Instagram @Mama Moon Candles Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, chefs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of...2021-06-161h 11
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJames Morgan-Jones 'Book Author, Actor and Feline Behaviourist'This week Michelle speaks with James Morgan-Jones, a published Author of The Glasswater Quintet, a series of psychological thrillers, with a supernatural touch. James Morgan-Jones was born and brought up on the Essex/London borders. His mother was Welsh and his father from the East End. He trained as a professional actor at the Guildhall school of music and drama in London and worked for several years in the theatre. After a serious accident, he re-trained as a Feline Behaviourist and now lives in South Wales. To find out more from James find him on social media at https...2021-06-091h 03
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastKatie Commodore 'A life journey of an artist and cats'This week Michelle speaks with Katie Commodore, she is an amazing professional artist with an intriguing story to share. Katie attended the Maryland Insitute College of Art, in Baltimore graduating with a BFA in illustration. Katie's professional career includes working as a studio manager and Artist/Personal Assistant for Maya Lin, the designer of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. She worked at several museums and is currently the Administrative Director of Crux; LCA, a cooperative of Black XR Creatives and Producers that focus on Black storytelling and creating a foothold in the burgeoning vocabulary of new media of...2021-06-021h 32
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastWendie Patrick 'Dogs of Pride and Finnessiam Holistic Health and Pet Wellness'This week Michelle speaks with Wendie Patrick I.C.M.G., C.C.M.S, the owner of Dogs Pride, suppliers, educators, and distributors of safe practice and pet grooming. Wendie is a full-time animal lover with a passion to inform the world on how to treat your pet as you would yourself. She touches base on a wide range of wellness care for your pet such as the right type of diet your animal needs, exercise routines, how to properly use the right kind of CBD for you and your pet, supplement source, safe product selection, and more. Wendie...2021-05-261h 19
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAnita Kelsey 'Feline Behaviourist and Psychologist'This week Michelle speaks with Anita Kelsey, who holds a first-class honors degree in Feline Behaviour and Psychology. Anita also writes for Your Cat magazine and is on their expert panel answering reader questions about cat grooming CFBA (Canine and Feline Behaviour) magazine as well as being a full member. Her first book 'Claws, Confessions Of A Professional Cat Groomer' was published by John Blake in 2017 with her second book 'Let's Talk About Cats' just released on Amazon US and UK. Anita is a strong advocate of a vegan lifestyle, is based in London but consults all over the UK a...2021-05-1952 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastGeri Butner 'Life and Business Coaching Tips'This week Michelle speaks with Geri Butner, she is a former startup and corporate leader who spent a decade specialising in making ideas come to life. After realizing her passion for kickstarting change and making an impact, she became a Life and Business Coach to help dreamers turn their vision into their reality. Geri works with her clients to help them awaken their potential, master their minds and develop the strategy and commitment needed to achieve their wildest goals. Geri is also a wonderful cat mom to a sweet kitty cat called Fiona. Find out more about Geri on...2021-05-1241 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastCrazy Cat Lady Ceramics 'Artistry and Cat Love'This week Michelle speaks with Chris Hudson and Shelly Hail the Artists and Founders of Crazy Cat Lady Ceramics, which started in 2013 with the mission to help people celebrate the joy animals bring into their lives. They are our family members, companions, and often best friends. Every product is hand-made and, an original work of art. They make things the old-fashioned way, with a modern touch. Chris has been an active member of the ceramic world for over 20 years. Shelly started her ceramics life in Montreal under the instruction of the artist and famous ceramicist Mahmoud Baghaeian 8 years ago...2021-05-051h 20
How We Live Now with Katherine MayMichelle Adams on how life can change in an instantWelcome to the Wintering Sessions with Katherine May.This week Katherine chats to author Michelle Adams.Michelle Adams is best known as the author of Little Wishes, Between the Lies and My Sister. In this episode, she talks about a sudden and unexplained illness that disrupted everything she knew about herself, and how vital her support network became during that time.In other areas of this open and honest chat, Michelle also expands on her love of podcasting over the written interview, allergy season in Cyprus where she and her...2021-04-3038 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMelanie Torres 'Headstand and Heels' Wellness, Yoga and Rescue DogsThis week Michelle speaks with Melanie Torres, she is a wellness influencer, yoga instructor, and founder of the healthy lifestyle blog Headstands and Heels. By sharing a positive approach to wellness, she hopes to encourage women to priortise their well-being through simple healthy habits, mindfulness, and self-care. Melanie is a pup mum to two gorgeous rescue pups called Nina and Chip, who feature in Mel's posts and videos on a regular basis. They were born to be stars. Melanie shares a heartwarming story about her dog's Nina and Chip who both faced a difficult start to life. Melanie's philanthropic en...2021-04-2857 min
Hustle Like Hannah PodcastS2 EP17: Chatting to Michelle Adams (Chatty Cats Care)This week, Hannah is joined by Michelle Adams from Chatty Cats Care! Coming from a theatre background, Michelle has always been a passionate and artistic soul. She's performed with some top theatre companies, performed at many events, and even starred in an award-winning short film at just 16 years old! But Michelle has another lifelong love... a love of cats! When Michelle was at university, she wanted to find a flexible way of earning some income. She came across a job listing for a cat sitter, which sounded purrfect... It wasn't long until Michelle realised she could make some decent...2021-04-2640 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastThomas Gudgeon ' Lockdown Pets'This week Michelle speaks with Thomas Gudgeon, he has a background in working as an events account manager for a luxury boutique hotel. However, since the onset pandemic, Tom was furloughed and later made redundant like so many thousands of people right now. But during the lockdown, Tom made a spontaneous yet, amazing purchase of an adorable kitten called Nigel. Since Tom has created a fan-based Instagram page for his adorable little kitty Nigel, who has been compared to celebrities like Johnny Depp and Borat. But it's Nigels adorable little moustache and goatee that makes him even sweeter. Find...2021-04-2150 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastNova Barton 'Laughter Yoga and Pets'*Content warnings: This episode contains a mention of domestic violence* This week Michelle speaks with Nova Barton founder of Nova Coaching, she is originally from West London, but now resides in a small mining village in the Rhondda Valleys and this has been her home with her son for the past 4 years. Nova has worked for over twenty years in the substance misuse and criminal justice fields. It was whilst working in a community recovery service in Berkshire that she discovered Laughter Yoga, and subsequently trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader. Using this as one of many activit...2021-04-141h 12
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastVanessa Wallace 'Emotional Well-being and Mental Health'*Content Warnings: This episode contains a mention of Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Suicide* This week Michelle speaks with Vanessa Wallace. She is an emotional well-being coach and psychotherapist. Having come into recovery herself in 2001 from some serious mental health issues and addiction, she has made it her mission to help others recover from emotional difficulties and live the life they dream of. Vanessa's REBEL method is her template for her recovery journey that she takes her clients on, incorporating self-belief and resilience techniques as well as supporting people to find and live their true purpose and...2021-04-071h 01The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult ChairUnderstanding Enmeshment with Dr. Ken AdamsEveryone wants a caring, loving family, right? But is it possible for close to become too close? “Enmeshment” is a term that’s been gaining more traction recently, and it describes family systems that are intertwined in unhealthy ways. These families appear very loving from the outside, but that love is often based on guilt and obligation...and usually the family doesn’t even know this about themselves! My brilliant guest today, Dr. Ken Adams, is pulling back the veil on enmeshment and helping us understand what it is and when and how it...2021-04-0154 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSolomon Smith 'The Brixton Soup Kitchen'This week Michelle speaks with Solomon Smith the founder of Brixton Soup Kitchen, a community space for homeless people and people in desperate need. The Soup Kitchen provides people with food, drinks, companionship, advice, and much more on a weekly basis. Solomon started feeding the homeless at the tender age of 7 years old, which is when he recognised that there was a disparity in our society. Since then he has fed and helped thousands of people and provided assistance to vulnerable people who need it most. So many of the homeless people that Solomon has helped have pet companions. So...2021-03-3151 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastWilfred Emmanuel Jones 'The Black Farmer: Diversifying the Farming Industry'This week Michelle has an unforgettable conversation with Wilfred Emmanuel Jones OBE, also known as The Black Farmer. In this episode, Wilfred takes us on his life journey of success. He arrived in the UK as part of the Windrush generation to live in Birmingham in a poverty-stricken environment. But Wilfred had one dream and this was that he would one day own a farm and his father's allotment had a huge influence on this decision. So everything that he did up until now has been a detrimental part of his journey. After experiencing a tough time at school...2021-03-2453 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastElayne Peddy ' A plus size woman on a mission'This week Michelle speaks with Elayne Peddy, she is a plus-size woman on a mission to give a voice and make noise about the plus-size community in the UK. Over the years of self-discovery and self-acceptance, she has grown to become a woman that uplifts and embraces others, for who they are and not what society states they should be. She is a PLUS SIZE woman that knows in the world of social media, face tune and filters her body is deemed as unhealthy and undesirable, but she's here to change that narrative and put a positive spin on...2021-03-1733 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastKylie Dixon 'Mushroom Marvellous, Artist, Author, Entrepreneur'This week Michelle speaks with Kylie Dixon, she is an Artist, Coach, Entrepreneur, and children's book author. Kylie founded 'The Northern lass lounge' a Facebook page created to offer social media support for "Badass business lasses, who are feeling overwhelmed with managing their business account on social media". The sense of community that Kylie has formed with this group of women has been phenomenal and supportive. Mushroom Marvellous, which she runs as a Creative Director is an artistic gift company that produces mushroom-themed artwork using alcohol ink. This business is ran using Etsy as a platform to...2021-03-1059 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSarah Begum 'TV Presenter, World Explorer and Host of Spaced Out Podcast'This week Michelle speaks with Sarah Begum, she is a British Journalist, Explorer, TV Presenter, Speaker, and Podcast Host. She has explored the world, studying tribes and different ways of living, whilst investigating current affairs and making humanitarian efforts to help people along the way. She is the host of the 'Spaced Out' podcast, Sarah aims to inform, educate and entertain people whilst highlighting the importance of innovative projects in the aviation and space and innovative tech industries. Sarah is has delivered a TEDx talk in Ghana about the environment and inventing a sustainable flying car to eliminate air...2021-03-031h 14
Wealth SecretsE06 - Network your Way to 7 Figures with Michelle & Doug MyersToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Michelle and Doug Myers, the founders of Pink Callers. Their company provides remote customer service for home service businesses. Michelle and Doug share the story behind Pink Callers and how they’re growing it through affiliate partnerships and networking. They also talk about what it’s like to run a business with your spouse and the importance of setting boundaries.
[01:07] The Evolution of Pink Callers
[12:26] Knowing Your Customers at a Deeper Level
[14:46] Challenges in Scaling Pink Callers
[20:00] Importance of Documentation and Internal Communication
[29:40] Mana...2021-03-011h 01
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJade Lovelace 'Holistic Entrepreneur, Massage, Reiki Practitioner, Nomad Travelling, Pet-Sitter'This week Michelle speaks with Jade Lovelace, she is a Pet-Sitter and Holistic Entrepreneur qualified in massage and reiki with a focus on using natural healing remedies. Jade has a wealth of knowledge about holistic practices and shares with us how she applies this as an entrepreneur. She lives a nomad lifestyle traveling around different states in her van with her cute kitty. Jade adopted a sweet cat called Friday, who has been trained to live a fun-filled nomad lifestyle too. Jade has adapted her van to be completely cat-friendly equipped with a cat bed, litter tray, de-stress plugins...2021-02-241h 23
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJessica Newman 'Modelling, Alopecia Areata Awareness and Cat Scrappy'This week Michelle speaks with Jessica Newman, she is a model represented by Zebedee Talent a revolutionary model agency representing people with disabilities and visible differences. At 14 years old Jessica was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss in some or all parts of the body. Jessica has dealt with lots of self-confidence knocks and emotions since her diagnosis but during the lockdown, she decided to share her story on Instagram. Jessica's brilliant and inspirational social media account has brought lots of amazing opportunities such as features on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, a modeling...2021-02-1744 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastTom Cooper ' Music Producing, Gigs and Blue Staffy dog Star Pig'This week Michelle speaks with Tom Cooper, who takes us on a musical journey through his life and love for music. He has many titles such as Composer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Mix and Mastering Engineer to name a few. Tom is a mostly self-taught musician who learned how to play music by ear. Tom's own songs as well as his productions for other artists have been featured on major TV and film networks such as BBC, Channel 4, Film 4, Discovery Network, and Netflix to name a few. He has also written a book titled 'Music Production for Songwriters and Artists...2021-02-101h 14
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastHollie Harrington Ball ' Acting, Freelance Film Maker, Travel, Photography and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Hollie Harrington-Ball, she is an Actress, Freelance Film Maker, and Photographer, Mother, and Wife. She is also an enthusiastic animal lover and has shared her life with some adorable kitties. Hollie is originally from London but she has traveled and lived far and wide including Cambodia, Kenya, Indonesia, and France. We chat about Hollie's work as a Freelance Film Maker and some of her favourite projects. She shares her experience of traveling to Kenya and creating a film for a wonderful NGO organization called WISER. This organization supports girls living in poverty...2021-02-031h 12
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastXenia Praksina 'Lifestyle and Wedding Designer, Saving the Ocean and Shiba Inu Pup Keiko'This week Michelle speaks with Xenia Praksina, she is the founder of Xenia Motif, an event and design planning service for international weddings and lifestyle shoots. She also the founder of Ocean Co-Create a beautiful visual arts company seeking ways to change the future of the world's oceans for the better. Xenia also has a great social media presence and her blog pages are beautiful, inspiring, and meaningful. She even has a page for her gorgeous Shiba Inu pup Keiko. To find out more about Xenia and her businesses follow her Instagram accounts @sushiksyusha @xeniamotif @oceancocreate and @shiba.cake and we...2021-01-2754 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAmy Slevin' Yoga, Mindset and Movement Coach + Cat mum'This week Michelle speaks with Amy Slevin, she is a yoga, movement, and mindset coach with a passion for Parkour. Amy is a former Osteopath, helping people to restore normal function & health of the joints to help the body heal itself. She now offers an online mentoring program and a variety of courses such as transforming your relationship with pain and illness. Amy's yoga classes are lighthearted and playful and aim to empower people through movement variety. She applies the Demartini Method to all areas of her practice. She is also a cat mum to a sweet tabby called...2021-01-201h 14
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSharmane Fury 'Militantly Mixed, Blerd, Mental Health & LGBTQ+ and Cats'This week Michelle talks with Sharmane Fury podcast host of 3 podcasts Militantly Mixed, which explores issues of race and identity from the perspective of mixed-race people. BlerdcoMixed, a podcast created by two comic book fans discussing Blackness and being Mixed blerd. Lastly, Bifurious a safe space podcast for all LGBTQ+ folk that feels marginalized by the mainstream community. She also owns Masks By Mane; an online face-mask store offering a variety of handmade designs and Gulf Coast Cosmos, a comic bookshop currently online but moving to physical premises in Houston in the mere future. In this episode, we talk a...2021-01-131h 27
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAshley Theophane ' British Champion Boxer and dog Zara'This week Michelle has an unforgettable conversation with British Champion Boxer Ashley Theophane. He has fought and won in 12 countries. He is also one of few brits to headline in Las Vegas with a 5-year membership of Floyd Mayweather's Mayweather Promotions. Ashley has achieved an impressive 50 professional wins over the span of his 17-year career and he is now promoting his new autobiographical book Raised in The Hood. The book takes us on a journey through Ashley's life starting from the beginning amidst a drug and crime-related environment. To changing his life around completely progressing on to achieve greatness...2021-01-0656 min
Insights Through the Rear View MirrorMichelle Adams: Using Core Strengths to Make Better DecisionsHow far can your gut feeling take you when you’re faced with important decisions? Today’s guest makes a case for leaning on your natural strengths and the things that give you energy, and simply taking the plunge when making big, career-defining choices.
We address:
How can I use my core strengths to inform my decisions?
What are some actions steps I can take today to be able to thrive in a post-pandemic world?
Where should I focus my attention to avoid making career choices that I may later...2020-12-3147 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJoy Ogude 'The London Physio- Physical Therapist, Fitness and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Joy Ogude founder of The London Physio who offers virtual physiotherapy sessions from anywhere in the world. Joy is a Chartered Physiotherapist with 10 years of in-depth, specialist, and professional experience in her field. Joy's bold move to become self-employed early on in her career enabled her to work all over the country, experiencing many facets of physiotherapy treating a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Joy is hugely proud of her work on social media especially because this has helped her impact the lives of thousands of people, encouraging them to live healthier, make better food...2020-12-301h 13
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAsma Khan 'Tier 3 London Lockdown, Hospitality Industry and Cats'This week Michelle has an unforgettable conversation with Asma Khan; Chef, Owner of Darjeeling Express Restaurant, and Cook Book Author, and recently appeared on the sixth season of the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table. In this podcast episode, I chat to Asma about growing up in India and the sustainable locally sourced food that was readily available and normality in this society before it became a trend word in the western world. We discuss recent issues of what the tier 3 London lockdown means for the hospitality industry and small local restaurants. Asma shares some great advice about how we...2020-12-2359 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJo Jo Cartagena 'Becoming an independent Make-up Artist 101'This week Michelle speaks with Jo Jo Cartagena about her make-up artistry service Jo XO Artistry. Most of Jo's practical training began at the well-known make-up brand Mac, where she gained hands-on experience with a variety of clients. This experience helped shape Jo into the well-rounded and talented make-up artist she is today. Jo XO Artistry offers a variety of services from Bridal Make-up, Photoshoot/Videoshoot Make-up, Lashes, and more. Jo has established some excellent clients on her books including Lauren Murray the X-Factor finalist and Mz Jazzie, Nigeria's Afro-Rap Queen. In this episode Jo shares her journey into t...2020-12-1636 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMay Lui Consultancy 'Anti-racism, Anti-oppression, Inclusion, Equality and Cats' This week Michelle speaks with May Lui, she is the founder of May Lui Consultancy for anti-oppression workshops and non-profit organisational training and development. The consultancy provides professional training and education about anti-oppression, anti-racism, intersectionality, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. May has a wealth of experience within her field including over 30 years of experience working in non-profit organisations. May has been facilitating anti-oppression training and education since 1997 and has worked with a variety of businesses and organisations over the years. In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about our experiences as mixed-race women living in the UK and Can...2020-12-091h 11
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastTania Lodi 'Tea, 7th most instagrammable cafe in the world and cats'This week Michelle speaks with Tania Lodi founder of Tania's Tea House located in the prestigious Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. The cafe is aesthetically beautiful and has been voted the 7th most instagrammable cafe in the world, which is very impressive. The cafe attracts people far and wide from the quintessential Jumeriah Janes to social media-savvy millennials. It is the place to be if you're visiting Dubai and want a memorable experience and beautiful Instagram photos to post. In this episode, we speak about Tania's personal journey in life the motivation and process of creating one of the most successful t...2020-12-0251 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSarah Bishop 'Jambo Cards, Diversity, Black Owned Business Support and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Sarah Bishop, an accountant by trade and founder of Jambo Cards a diverse greeting card retailer. She also runs an online blog called businessofcolour.com. Sarah's business Jambo cards are inspirational and fill a gap in the current retail industry by representing ethnic diversity. Their website stocks a range of greeting cards and gifts such as chocolate sourced from the Dominican Republic. We chat about why it is important that consumers feel represented when purchasing goods, so Jambo cards are paving the way in a heterogeneous industry that lacks ethnic diversity. The business of co...2020-11-2543 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastRose Stanton 'Vet Staff, Cat Advice during a pandemic and Greek Island Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Rose Stanton, an area manager of a veterinarian clinic and she's a huge animal lover. But she has a special connection with cats, it seems wherever Rose goes cats follow her. In this episode, we discuss the realities of getting a kitten or cat during the current lockdown period. Why a simple thank you to your vet can go along way and how to help a street/stray cat if you ever come across one. Rose is a lover of greek islands, which are famously known as the cat islands. But even on holiday, Rose...2020-11-1845 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJoy Joseph 'Drumming, Music, Touring, DJ and New York Street Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Joy Joseph, a multi-talented drummer, percussionist, singer/songwriter, and actor originally from London, but currently residing in Brooklyn. Joy's passion for music started early, partly due to the fact that she was born into a musical as the daughter of Trinidadian Calypso legend Alexander D Great. But she found her own sound and musical path, which led her to become part of Mr Hudson's Library. This connection put Joy on track for her musical career and has since toured with artists such as Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and Calvin Harris to name a f...2020-11-1143 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJen and Hen 'Hoopla Adventures Travel Blog' Slow and Sustainable House and Pet SittingThis week Michelle speaks with Jenifer Flett and Henry Lecky (aka Jen and Hen) a wonderful couple originally from England and Edinburgh. The couple leads a nomad lifestyle traveling, petsitting, and creating content for their amazing blog Hoopla Adventures. A few years ago the couple left Edinburgh to work all over Europe to learn the art of sustainable and slow travel. They have traveled to destinations such as Slovakia and Bulgaria; absorbing all of the beauty the city has to offer, partaking in local cultural activities and sightseeing. Jen and Hen absolutely adore animals and find so much joy...2020-11-0454 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMagda Nawrocka-Weekes 'Climate Change, Seed Saving, Food Waste, Poetry and Animals'This week Michelle speaks with Magda Nawrocka-Weekes from London about climate change, seed saving, and food security. Magda is a former biochemist who is passionate about saving the environment, issues of food waste, and protesting for rights. She is also an avid gardener who grows, shares, and educates others about how to grow their own food and eliminate unnecessary food waste. She is a passionate writer and poet, she frequently writes interesting and thought-provoking pieces for Refresh magazine online. A recent article that Magda wrote was about her experience of depression and anxiety, she tells us how much gardening...2020-10-2853 min
A World of DifferenceImmigration EPS 13: Michelle Ferrigno Warren on neighbors, government, justice and systemic change.Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the Advocacy and Strategic Engagement Director for the Christian Community Development Association, based in Chicago, IL. She has been working in Christian community development for 27 years utilizing her skills as an educator, non-profit manager and public policy specialist. Michelle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Cedarville University and later earned her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. She is an immigration, education and human service policy specialist. Michelle is an adjunct faculty member at Denver Seminary in their Justice and Mission’s program teaching, Political Advocacy, Doing Justice in the Public Squa...2020-10-271h 07
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastTina Pencinger 'Fast fashion, Oxfam & Sustainability'This week Michelle speaks with Tina Pencinger about working in an Oxfam charity shop, fast fashion, and her style and sustainability fashion blog 'Golden med girl'. Tina is a deputy manager of an Oxfam shop in Kingston, she gives us an insight into how clothing and other donated items are sold, upcycled, or even used to make recycled car seats. Tina has a passion for fashion, saving the environment and animals. She is one of our lovely cat sitters at Chatty Cats Care, covering Kingston and surrounding areas in Surrey. We speak about the sustainability of second-hand shopping and...2020-10-211h 03
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastJane Layton 'Kitsch2thecore upcyled sustainable jewellery and cats'This week Michelle speaks with Jane Layton about her sustainable upcycled jewellery business, Kitsch2thecore. All of the Jewellery that Jane makes is sustainably sourced from reclaimed fabric and stainless steel. She sells her beautiful pieces on the popular vintage site Depop, so if you are looking for cute Christmas gifts this year be sure to browse the Kitsch2thecore's collection. We talk about Jane's part-time job as a care worker, she works with young adult care leavers and assists them with their daily activities and transitioning from a care home into their own homes. Jane shares her personal...2020-10-141h 07
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastCamille Radford 'Rainbow vlg warriors, poetry, black girl magic and cats'This week Michelle speaks with Camille Radford a small Esty business owner from Maryland, Baltimore all about the inspiration behind her faux locks business, Rainbow VLG Warriors. Camille designs and creates faux hand-rolled and dyed wool dreadlocks using sustainably sourced wool from a farm in North Carolina. She initially wanted to find a hairstyle that wasn’t damaging or brought tension to her scalp, so she started experimenting with making vibrant and colourful locks. The locks proved to be quite popular on her Instagram account and people were reaching out to ask where they could buy the hair, so th...2020-10-071h 15
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAndrea Sasia Ramirez 'An emergency kitten rescue'This week Michelle speaks with Andrea Sasia Ramirez; she is originally from Mexico, but currently living in Roubaix, France. Andrea works as a tech support worker during the day, but one recent evening whilst relaxing at home she heard faint meow cries coming from the roof. But she never imagined that she would be rescuing a little kitten on this evening and becoming this sweet little cat's foster mom. This is such a heart-warming story that everyone needs to hear. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to help save and rescue a kitten, this...2020-09-3055 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastElouise Bishop 'Quint Education, Entrepreneurs and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Elouise Bishop about becoming an entrepreneur and her co-founding childcare consultancy company Quint Education. The company has established a great reputation within the industry and is growing steadily. Elouise is a North West London girl, she graduated from her human resources degree in 2014 and by 2015 she was co-running a company. During the covid19 lockdown, Quint Education had come to a standstill. Due to the lack of government support and funding for zero-hour workers, lots of employees were struggling to make ends meet. So this wonderful company decided to partner with a great charity called...2020-09-2352 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastYasmine Alice 'The Acting Industry and Cats'This week Michelle speaks with Yasmine Alice; the multi-talented Actress, TV presenter, Lawyer, Cat Handler/Sitter, all about her life, career, and cats. She has worked on some major projects including film, TV, and advertisements in the UK and beyond. In this episode, we speak about the acting industry and the importance of maintaining a positive mentality. Yasmine is also a passionate activist with a strong interest in human and animal rights and she gives us great advice about being more conscious and purchasing cruelty-free products. We speak about all things cats and both share similar experiences as passionate...2020-09-161h 06
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastDonna Stead 'Heidi Kat and Feline Asthma'This week Michelle speaks to Donna Hunt about her wonderful cat Heidi, who has feline asthma and has soared to Instagram fame with more than 10K followers. Donna is also a brilliant cat foster mummy and works closely with 'Mog on The Tyne Cafe' based in Newcastle and they provide rescue cats with a permanent home. All cat lovers are welcome to enjoy the beautiful kitties along with a heart-warming beverage. But Donna doesn't stop there she also makes cute Kitty Bandanas, which are modeled by Heidi and friends and are available to purchase online. Donna is such an...2020-09-0946 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastMarianna Alfa 'Blossom Hospitality and Rescue Cats'This week Michelle speaks to Marianna Alfa about her company Blossom Hospitality and her adorable rescue cats Romeo and Cleopatra. Marianna is a force to be reckoned with, she has worked so hard to achieve all of her current success. She is an executive coach with a 20-year pedigree in the hospitality sector, she has worked with high-end businesses within the sector and helped them to progress and propel. She is in the process of launching her first published book called Blossom- Coach yourself to success and living your best life, which follows Marianna's personal success story and journey.2020-09-021h 01
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastAisha Hussain 'Feline Friends International' Street Cat RescueThis week Michelle speaks to Aisha Hussain all about her cat rescue mission to help the colonies of stray cats living in the UAE with friend Evelyn, who lives in Canada. Evelyn has also been working tirelessly to help stray cats internationally and together they are helping so many cats. Aisha is a British teacher currently living in the UAE with her husband. She quickly noticed a vast local problem with sick stray cats and wanted to take action to do something about this. So many of our fellow cat lovers and owners often feed cats on holiday abroad...2020-08-2651 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastSabine 'Salsa and Cat Luna'This week Michelle speaks with Sabine. Sabine is the co-founder of Cali Swing Salsa School based in London. She is a brilliant cat mum to the beautiful black Siberian kitty Luna. Luna is one of our Chatty Cats Care Cats and she is super sweet and playful, her favourite game to play with her hoomans is hide and seek. Sabine talks to us about her passion for salsa dance and music, which led her to co-create a successful salsa dance school. She gives us an insight into how they are currently operating Cali Swing during the Covid-19 lockdown via...2020-08-1947 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastTina Soggard 'The Beauty Industry and Cat Ollie'This week Michelle speaks with Tina Soggard. Tina is the founder of My Beauty world an e-commerce website for natural and organic brands with a focus on Scandinavian skincare. She is also an amazing cat mum to Ollie the Bengal cat, who is our face and inspiration behind our company Chatty Cats Care. Ollie is the chattiest cat we have ever met, hence the name chatty cats. Tina has worked in the beauty and wellness industry for a very long time and in this episode, she shares her expertise and knowledge about beauty and wellness. Tina has some great...2020-08-1248 min
The Catmaste Chronicles PodcastWhy do cats make great pets?Michelle discusses why cats make great pets and she shares her personal story about her life and pet cats. If you thought you knew everything about cats, this episode may blow your mind. We have included some interesting and scientific-based research about cats and how they contribute to our well-being. So cats are not only cute and fluffy, but they support us so much in regards to our mental and physical health. These episodes are in place offer a fresh perspective; provide tips about cats and well-being, and importantly a way to encourage you to think about your health...2020-08-0517 min