Shows
Freelance Bristol Mum59: Fab Family FridayOur first night out as a family of 4 in The Hungry Caterpillar play cafe - tasting the delights of Ah-mahs Dumplings. Grown ups eat, while little ones play!2014-05-1500 minFreelance Bristol Mum58: The party planners secretsDiscover how hand wrapped dog biscuits became a business inspiration. Claire Hardy & Helen Godfrey share their secrets behind You Are SO Invited.2014-05-1000 minFreelance Bristol Mum57: Daisy BabiesThe Lazy Daisy Chain was founded in 2004, based on a combination of massage, hypnobirthing, yoga and active birthing, for a positive birth experience. Lazy Daisy teacher, Karen Whittaker, gives me a taste of the Daisy experience and how it can make for a more positive birth.2014-04-2800 minFreelance Bristol Mum56: Women in comedyLaura Rawlings, guest reports for Freelance Bristol Mum, going behind the scenes at What the Frock! An all female comedy line up - she gets the low down on why Jane Duffas was inspired to set up the evening & how the MC, Cerys Nelmes, didn't spare any blushes on her son's 16th birthday.2014-04-0900 minFreelance Bristol Mum55: Sheona Beaumont talks about OBEMDiscover why Sheona Beaumont decided to feature in One Born Every Minute, after previously refusing to watch the show. Find out about the role her faith played in the birth & how motherhood has influenced her work as an artist.
A heartfelt journey & story shared on Freelance Bristol Mum.2014-03-3000 minFreelance Bristol Mum54: AquaNatalDiscover how one stressful swim at the local swimming pool, inspired Hayleigh Jones to start her own business. Motherhood, business & making life easy - with Freelance Bristol Mum.2014-03-2500 minFreelance Bristol Mum53: A look at this weeks news with 'the voice of the turbo'Michelle Beazley, the voice of the turbo, for First Great Western - joins me in the studio for a look at some of the stories in this weeks news. We hear about the impact the floods had on the line, the recent death of union leader Bob Crow & women's football.2014-03-1300 minFreelance Bristol Mum52: The business of beautiful wrappingA mosey through St Nics Market with Amanda White, as we talk about the inspiration behind Gift Frippery & how being a 'Blue Peter Mum' led her to start her own business.2014-03-0900 minFreelance Bristol Mum51: Paper review with David Niven - including sharp elbowed parenting.David Niven joins me in the studio for a look at some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. As the former chairman of the British Association of Social Workers, David is a regular media spokesperson on child protection issues & brings his experience to the table when it comes to his take on some of the headlines.
We look at sharp elbowed parenting, high waisted nappies, drinking in pregnancy & how there is more than meets the eye with childhood obesity.2014-03-0600 minFreelance Bristol Mum50: Woodland walks - a hidden treasure in a city gem'50 Things Engagement Ranger', Nicole Armitage, takes me for a walk through Leigh Woods, as we discover Bristol diamonds, den building workshops & picnics in the woods for Mother's Day.2014-02-2700 minFreelance Bristol Mum49: Spring TrendsRecreate that swishy salon feeling & capture Spring - with the latest podcast on Spring hair & trends. Life is busy in the fast lane of motherhood, so treat yourself to a pile of magazines & a season of Spring trends.2014-02-2600 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 48: Walking your way to successNetworking with a difference - namely, netwalking! A heady mix of fresh air & conversation, facilitated by Rosalind Jane Turner. We take to the streets of Bristol, with a group of women & make business connections together.2014-02-1100 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 47: Motherhood takes stagePerformance Artist, Liz Council, takes to the stage with her baby & asks 'can we have it all' in motherhood?2014-02-0600 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 46: A Life time dedicationPauline Leeson, founded Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in 1982 & has dedicated her life to re-homing & rescuing animals ever since then - taking her first holiday after 20 years! We go behind the scenes at Holly Hedge, meet some of the four legged friends and hear about her commitment to the role.2014-02-0600 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 45: Your Money Saving ChallengeThe Great British Budget is about to begin! I get the low down on the challenge with fellow Freelance Bristol Mum Ang Tonge, Project Coordinator and Toby Hughes - CEO of Your Wealth, as we tighten our belts for February.2014-01-3000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 44: From here to maternityIt's hard to believe in 2014, that women are still subjected to pregnancy discrimination. It's thought 60,000 women a year lose their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination. Maternity Action tells us how they are campaigning to make difference & remind the Government, there are names behind those numbers.2014-01-2300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 43: A winning combinationA real life guide to one of the ways you can get your business started, looking at the components with Melody Beard and some help from SWIG Finance.2014-01-1500 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 42: A play cafe with a differenceSouth Bristol Mum, Melody Beard, shares how bringing up a toddler this side of the river, proved the inspiration behind opening a Play Cafe with a difference. We chat one Saturday morning in the cafe, as she tells us the nuts & bolts behind it all.2014-01-1200 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 41: Love Your SpaceDetox your home & declutter your mind after Christmas. Interior designer, Alison Armitage tells how you can create your perfect space at home - even with children!2014-01-0200 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 40: ChristingleNick the Vic gives his insights on being a vicar at Christmas, nearly conducting a service as a lolly pop lady & reminding us of the real meaning of Christmas. With extracts from St Augustine's Church Christingle service.2013-12-2300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 39: Panto Time!Andy Ford, aka Buttons, in Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome - has a chat with Freelance Bristol Mum between performances. He shares the secrets on what makes a panto special, tells us what it's like working with Louie Spence & has advice for the next generation who want to tread the boards.2013-12-1800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 38: A Taste of ChristmasI join Louise from Baby Bites in the kitchen, as she cooks up a Christmas breakfast & some cheese gougers. While things bubble away on the stove, we share tasty Christmas memories & how to deal with toddlers who will only eat pudding! Guest contributions from junior reporters, Otis & Jemima.2013-12-1200 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 37: How to guide for party hairThe principle stylist at Duke & Scarlet, Yazz, shares the secrets on how you can create the perfect party hair!2013-12-0500 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 36: Christmas fun made easyI catch up with Sharky & George, the Peter Pan's on business - who organise jaw dropping parties. They share the secrets on easy family games to play, to help keeps all ages entertained at Christmas.2013-11-3000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 35: Racing Through LifeKatie Stephens, the manager of Bath racecourse, talks through her childhood days. She tells how hard graft & following her heart, led her to enjoy the work/life balance she has today.2013-11-2300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 34: Heartfelt wordsI'm joined in conversation by Bristol poet, Rachel Boast & Poetry By Heart winner, Kaiti Soultana. Together they talk about the experience & differences in poetry recitation and the importance of taking poetry to heart.2013-11-1800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 33: A childhood with two mothersYvonne Craig Inskip, was brought up in 1930s London, by two mothers. It was a time when women living together was innocent, so no one asked - but her childhood was explained away by secrets. It wasn't until later in life she confirmed which one was her birth mother & traced her father. Her adult years were spent campaigning for contraception to be widely available with 'Every child a wanted child' and fought as a magistrate for mothers to have 50p an hour for childcare. A maverick and inspirational woman. Her story deserves to be told.2013-11-1300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 32: A slice of the happy pieRobin Hague, Head of Communications from the Happy City, tells me how they can help fellow freelance Bristol mum's in both happiness & productivity.2013-11-1000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 31: Vintage BeautyA step back in time & chat to Nicole Burnett, the Founder & Editor in Chef of Pretty Nostalgic - simplistic beauty at it's best.2013-11-0800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 30: A tale of many talesAmy Tilston, editor of Pregnancy Tales, shares how new friends & conversations during pregnancy, paved the way to giving up teaching & publishing a book.2013-11-0400 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 29: All the Fun of the FarmTish Jeffery, the brains behind the new play barn at Farrington's, tells me her story - of moving in with her in laws after a year of marriage & how the birth of a new baby, was the beginning of a new business. 20 years on & 4 children later, the farm shop is still going strong & they're opening even more doors for little ones!2013-10-3100 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 28: Love My DressAnnabel Beeforth, founder of the wedding blog, Love My Dress, shares her story about how a love of vintage nostalgia & weddings led to a whole new lifestyle and career.2013-10-2900 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 27: Bristol Family Arts TrailJess Hellens, explains how your half term headache need be no more! Bristol Family Arts Festival has teamed up with venues across the city, to provide free & paid for events for all. We chat on Brunel's ss Great Britain, with guest contributions from young reporter, Jemima!2013-10-2500 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 26: An apprentice VicarHelen Johnson, an assistant curate at St Augustine's & St Paul's, speaks about her role in the community. How she sees herself as a supportive figure to help empower women & while working in a traditional male role, the importance of femininity.2013-10-2300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 25: Juggling ActAbi hill, Stage Manager, Organiser & Administrator, for circus & social circus projects in Bristol - explains about bringing her son up in circus life, provided a community of support, when it came to juggling motherhood around stage life.2013-10-2000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 24: WOTB - The founder & inspiration of the day, Joni FarthingPart 5 of 5 parts, dedicated to Women Outside the box, celebrating the way women work. I had an amazing chat with Joni Farthing, the inspiration & founder of WOTB. Fantastic woman, well worth a listen.2013-10-2000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 23: WOTB - Brunel PromotionsPart 4 of 5 parts, dedicated to Women Outside the Box - celebrating the way women work. I catch up with one of the keynote speakers, Sue Tugman, from Brunel Promotions and talked about 'she who dares' - the ethos of the day.2013-10-2000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 22: WOTB - The Detective ProjectPart 3 of 5 series. Jenny Williams tells me how motherhood & a series of children's birthday parties, inspired her to leave life as a Detective for Avon & Somerset & start her own business - looking at the science of crime.2013-10-2000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 21: WOTB -NetwalksPart 2 of 5 parts dedicated to Women Outside the box - celebrating the way women work. I manage to catch up with Rosalind Jane Turner, the woman behind Netwalks - networking & walking!2013-10-2000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 20: WOTB - Your StreetPart of 1 of 5 parts, dedicated to Women Outside the box - celebrating the way women work. I catch up with Anne-Louise Perez & Imogen McIntosh, the women behind Your Street Gift cards, who launched their business this year.2013-10-0800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 19: A taste of Algarve in BristolI chat with Louise from Baby Bites, who reveals the secrets on how to make a foolproof tortilla for all the family.2013-10-0100 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 18: Meeting the BraddicksFreelance Bristol Mum on tour! While on holiday in Westward Ho! I meet up with the Braddicks, two generations of the Braddicks family, behind several family businesses in North Devon - including the beautiful Pier House.2013-09-2800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 17: Introducing Michelle - the voice of the turboI catch up with Michelle, the voice of the turbo for FGW & find out what it's like working in a man's world.2013-09-1900 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 16: A tour of the Bottle YardFiona Francombe, gives me a guided tour of behind the scenes at the Bottle Yard - the South West’s largest dedicated production space and location facility. We find out why you'll need some thick socks!2013-09-1000 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 15: Maths & music made easyThe latest thing in toddler music - Karina & James from Jingaloo, spill the beans on the inspiration behind their classes. Together they give children an understanding in basic music principles. Not to mention counting Gromits!2013-09-0500 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 14: From recruitment to baby swims - Hayleigh tells us how she took the plunge.Hayleigh Jones, the woman behind Aquatic Harmony, tells how life changed after having her little one & made the plunge into running her own business.2013-08-2800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 13: Kites & Kids - an interesting balance!Avril Baker, the woman behind the Bristol International Kite Festival, tells how her student days & a love of kites led to an international festival - in a life long before children!2013-08-1300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 12: A chat with Leyla & James, the brains behind Purely PregnantLeyla & James Fellows, explain how the birth of their son & a love of yoga, led to running a new business. Some serious multi tasking & still they sound calm!2013-08-0800 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 11: A tribute to Lisa & LouieI catch up with my old school friend, Mark Joy - who ran 7 marathons in 7 days, in memory of his sister Lisa & nephew Louie, who died during childbirth.2013-08-0300 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 10: Beetroot, feta & pumpkin seed muffin recipeI chat with Louise from Baby Bites as she makes beetroot, feta & pumpkin seeds muffins & ponder if Kate Middleton will breastfeed.2013-07-2400 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 9: Courgette & chocolate muffinsA chat with Louise in the kitchen, as we make courgette & chocolate muffins - a family treat for every one.2013-07-2400 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 8: Visiting St A's as the statue of Christ finds a new homeI revisit St Augustine's Church and help the statue of Christ on to this new home.2013-07-1900 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 7: Michaela gives an insight into her fusion of fashion.I catch up with Michãela Deasy-Smith, a fashion event planner & mum to the beautiful Mariella. We hear about the world of fashion, while poolside diners sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Mariella!2013-07-1400 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 6: Geraldine's StoryA chat with Geraldine Taylor, award winning author & writer of Be Your Childs Natural Teacher -shares her story of how becoming a mum in the 70s, carved her path to running workshops across the county.2013-07-0200 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 5: The Diva Weaver tells all....A chat with Bristol's very own Diva Weaver - otherwise known as Angie Parker. Mum to three girls, wife to one husband and diva to some finely woven chairs!2013-06-2700 minFreelance Bristol MumEpisode 4: Sian's thoughts after her Midsummer's Eve swim.A chat with Sian - the inspiration behind the Midsummer's Eve charity swim, the morning after the event.2013-06-2600 minFreelance Bristol MumGetting started in businessPart two in the series, from Your Street. A chat with two Bristol women - Anne-Louise Perez & Imogen McIntosh who have recently launched their own business & shared some pearls in how they got started.2013-06-1300 minFreelance Bristol MumYour Street Gift CardsBristol women, Anne-Louise Perez & Imogen McIntosh – set up their own business, Your Street gift cards.
A way to support local businesses and a great excuse to go shopping!2013-06-1300 minFreelance Bristol MumMidsummer's Eve Charity SwimA chat with Sian Clark - a young woman living with terminal bone cancer & the inspiration behind the Midsummer's Eve Charity Swim.2013-06-1300 min