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THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
"A Slient Tsunami "- Anthea Rowan's incredible book about her mother's alzheimers , OUT NOW.
Award winning Journalist and Author, Anthea Rowan, based in Kenya, has written the most poignant and moving account of the last memories with her mother, who was suffering Alzheimers/ dementia.Anthea also writes columns for many newspapers and magazines, including Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post and The Irish Times .Here she talks about how the Book came about and how she managed to continue working whilst dealing with this devastating illness.Thanks to Floortom for Post Production
2025-06-17
27 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Hear how Giles Fuchs, owner of the fabulous Burgh Island Hotel, the tiny tidal island Hotel where Agatha Christie wrote two best sellers , began his empire.
It's the unique location of Burgh Island Hotel, only accessible when the tide is out , that ensures its exclusivity – It's no surprise that this Art deco gem was once a favoured retreat of Agatha Christie, Noel Coward and more recently Joan Collins. Hear how owner/ custodian Giles Fuchs took it over in 2018 and relishes his role at the helm of this glamorous resort. Also other favourite Hotels he enjoys around the world, including The Martinez, Cannes.Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.
2025-04-30
27 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Champagne Supernova, Living the dream in Antibes, South of France
Can there be any more of a Dream Lifestyle than running your own Cult Champagne store in Old Antibes, on the French Riviera? A chat with Lauren de Fonton, former water skiing champion, on how her unique chic business Fonton Champagne has grown and how it has developed in just a couple of years.Thanks to Floor tom for sound production.
2025-02-20
43 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
The Good Life and how to live it, with Domenico Colella, Manager at the St Regis in Florence
Straddling three of Italy's most revered Hotels : Domenico Colella has worked in Italys top tiered palaces for more than 3 decades,Meeting him at the fabled St Regis in Florence, its fascinating to hear his view on working as a hotel manager here and also around the country. A favourite Hotel of Queen Victoria also loved by Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Bill Clinton and Rolling Stones, Keith Richards. You can see why with its incredible views of the River Arno and splendid furnishings.Thanks to Floor Tom for Sound Production
2025-02-08
16 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Surfing the highest wave - Ben Larg , Scotland's youngest Surf Champion
Maverick of the Ocean, young surfer Ben Larg took to surfing almost as soon as he could walk, brought up on the beautiful island of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides, by surfing loving Dad and family, he was under18 Champion of Scotland when he was just 12. He has competed all over the world from Japan to Ireland and surfed the biggest wave Nazareh in Portugal. Now sponsored by Red Bull he is already the subject of a film on Amazon , Ride the Wave and currently an ambassador with Lost Shore in Edinburgh , the largest and most unique new wave po...
2025-01-14
17 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
CADAQUES , RADERE DES TAULELL, New Book by Jose Ignacio Piris
Author and Photographer of stunning new Book CADAQUES , RADERE DES TAULELL, Jose Ignacio Piris, Cadaques has always attracted some of the most unique talented and creative artists from around the world- None more supremely reigning than Salvador Dali himself, who lived here for most of his life. Creating many iconic artworks inspired by the small town that overlooks the mediterranean. Such a captivating place in the North of Spain, only accessible by mountains and trails - it has certainly remained off the beaten track for many decades. This new book catalogues...
2025-01-04
13 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Sean Collins... Smokin Funny.. AMAZING Comedian
An insight into the Life of superfunny and talented comedian: Sean Collins - How he came to be a comedian, on smoking weed cutting out drinking, dealing with elderly parents, dealing with kids and the joys of being out on the road as a comedian for more than 30 years... Thank you @ Floor Tom for post production.
2024-10-27
32 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
The Glamorous Life Inside the Top Hotels - Hear Massimo Savoni of Hotel Pitrizza , Sardinia
ABOVE DECK....... In the fantastical world of luxury iconic Hotels – even the bar staff life is pretty jetset – Straddling a world between the exotic paradises of Sardinia one half of the year and the winter haven of Gstaad Switzerland, the other Massimo Savoni has a charmed life and one of a growing breed of young hotelier staff that oscillate between two places. Catering to the glitterati customers . When he's not serving a Bellini on the Emerald Coast of Sardinia, the rest of the year he is in t...
2024-10-27
29 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Lets hear all about... One Girl.. One Summer The 10th Book by Isabel Ashdown
How to do it all, writing, coaching, and more! Award winning writer, Isabel Ashdown talks about writing, how to deal with Imposter Syndrome, her favourite perfumes and hotels and much more... Thanks to Floor Tom for Post Production
2024-09-06
28 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Biarritz's Fabulous Hotel du Palais - A conversation with the GM - Vincent Poulingue
The iconic palace Hotel in Biarritz - first created in 1855 by Napoleon III for his wife Empress Eugenie, this building has been a Hotel since 1905 - still attracts the creme de la creme of society , from Movie Stars to Royalty and Heads of State. Hear a little bit more of this fascinating history and the ins and out of the Hotel , and all the celebrity visits and details from the charming hotel manager Vincent Poulingue . THANKS TO FLOOR TOM for POST PRODUCTION
2024-05-17
35 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Author Louise Hare on her New Book : Harlem after Midnight
Can a creative writing degree lead to becoming a successful published bona fide author? For novelist Louise Hare studying an MA at University of Birkbeck was just the ticket that allowed her to become a fully fledged writer and leave her job in the travel Industry. Now having just had her third book published Harlem after Midnight, She looks set to garner even further success. Hear how she manages her writing time and research and what inspires her to write and where she does it. Tha...
2024-04-18
36 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Georgea Blakey Artist and her new Show in London
How a childhood passion for horses led to a lucrative career as an equestrian artist - The beautiful artworks of Georgea Blakey pay homage to her love of horses and are now on show at the Osborne Studio Gallery in Belgravia . Hear how she dedicated her life and work to horses from such a young age, learning to ride in Central London at Hans Crescent Mews, at just 6 years old whilst living with her family in a third floor flat in Earls Court, with cats, dogs and pigeons. Georgea's stunning work pays testamant to...
2024-04-12
28 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Sean Collins... Smokin Funny
Incredible comedian Sean Collins on smoking weed cutting out drinking, dealing with elderly parents, kids and the joys of being out on the road as a comedian for more than 30 years... Thank you @ Floor Tom for post production.
2024-04-05
32 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Chioma Okereke and her new Book Water Baby
Hear the fascinating story of Chioma Okereke, how she came to write her second novel based in the floating slum of Makoko, "Water Baby" and where some people call the Venice of Africa. In Chioma's book, set near Lagos, Nigeria, a nineteen-year-old girl, Baby, yearns for an existence where she can escape the future her father has planned for her. With opportunities scarce, Baby jumps at the chance to join a newly launched drone-mapping project, aimed at broadening the visibility of her community.Then a video of her at work goes viral and Baby...
2024-03-26
38 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Shadows and light - The Extraordinary Life of Artist James McBey
Who knew the amazing story of Artist, James McBey , born in a tiny village in Aberdeenshire, to a single mother, he then became one of most lauded Artists of the 20th Century? Married to an American he spent much of his life in Morocco, and painted the King of Egypt and Lawrence of Arabia amongst others. A new look on the fascinating life of the artist often compared to Whistler and Rembrandt , captured in the first ever Biography written by leading author/ journalist Alasdair Soussi. Thanks to Floor Tom for Post Production.
2024-03-07
44 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
How to Focus in a world that wants to distract you....Dr Anders Hansen
Best selling Swedish Author and Psychiatrist Dr Anders Hansen chats about his latest Book, "How to Focus in a world that wants to distract you" The key factors that you need to address to help you keep your focus in this fast moving attention pulling world. Also he speaks on the creative advantages of ADHD, and how exercise can increase your attention span. Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.
2024-02-19
39 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
A POP UP SAUNA by the SEA? How the wonderful world of Soul Water Sauna came to life
Having a regular sauna can have huge health benefits , like a 60% drop in Alzheimers and increasing your life expectancy and mobility. As a new phenomenon of growing pop up saunas around the UK is being seen, Tessa Williams chats with Kirstie Carver, founder of the inspiring Soul Water Sauna on Portobello Beach and hears how the superb Beach sauna came into being and of all the benefits wild cold water swimming and saunas can have for the body. Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.
2023-12-11
17 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
PARACHUTE WOMEN - The women behind the Rolling Stones - New Book by Elizabeth Winder
Fantastic new book on the women behind the Rolling Stones, Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithful, et al and how they influenced the Rolling Stones and were an integral part of their success. Chat with Author and Poet Elizabeth Winder about the idea behind the book and the research and writing. Thank you to Floor Tom for Post Production.
2023-09-18
35 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
AMOS GILL - Are you HAPPY-ISH? Live at Edinburgh Festival, the up and coming Australian:Croatian Comedy Star chats with Tessa Williams
Meeting Brad Pitt, his Mom's sex life, tinder and hinge hook ups, Dementia, how to be the best at demeaning a date on demand, what covid did to the Comedy world, seeing the funny side of life .... constantly, The incredible Amos Gill and his rant on life in the fast lane of comedy and how he changed careers from Lawyer to Comedian with amazing results. Recorded live at the EDINBURGH FESTIVAL, at The Waldorf Astoria, Scotland.
2023-08-17
35 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
World Travelled Pilot on his brand new Book, "Equinox on Arran", Ian Robertson chats with Tessa Williams.
World travelled Air Pilot , qualified hypnotist , swimming instructor , janitor - is there anything Ian Robertson hasn't done? With an array of fascinating experiences behind him - his latest Book : Equinox on Arran a thriller based on Isle of Arran explores a new side to the idyllic Scottish island. Listen in to details on how this amazing book came about and also more on Ian’s travels around the globe, and why Arran continues to captivate him and be his most treasured island in the world . Thanks to Floor Tom for post production.
2023-08-03
29 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
"One last thing: How to live with the end in Mind" Dementia advocate and Sunday Times best seller, Wendy Mitchell talks of her 3rd and final Book.
"When life throws you a curved ball never give up on yourself" Such is the mantra of best selling author and dementia advocate Wendy Mitchell. Now having two Honorary Doctorates and two Sunday Times Best sellers all since she was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the tender age of 58 she has proven wrong those that deem dementia is the final boarding call on life. Wendy's lust for life continues, even on the darkest days and through the thickest clouds. As she says "Never give up on yourself, you only get one chance...
2023-07-20
23 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Author and former Model Sandra Howard on her fascinating life and books
Sandra Howard has led a fascinating life from her days as a leading Fashion Model over many decades, she has also met some of the most iconic people in history, there are perhaps only a handful of people in the world that can say they have had the chance to have dinner with Marilyn Monroe, also meeting JFK and Jackie Kennedy and Frank Sinatra. Yet Sandra Howard is one of the most down to earth, grounded people I have met. She is also author of 7 Books, the most recent of which is...
2023-06-27
44 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Tanya Sarne, Founder of Fashion Label GHOST on her new Book, FREE SPIRIT
The Fashion Label GHOST created by Tanya Sarne –was a global brand that pioneered the chic bohemian look of the 90s… THE Style for the youth who wanted to relax and be comfortable in easy, elegant fashion that didn’t take itself too seriously and that never creased. On the Catwalk their designs were modelled by Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Neneh Cherry, Rachel Weisz, and more. Hear Tanya Sarne, the founder of GHOST and her stories of overcoming cocaine and alcohol addiction, her marriage to pop star Mike Sarne, her time in LA and opening Fashion stores in...
2023-05-12
27 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Sculptor Nicole Farhi talks to Tessa Williams about her new life as an Artist
Who says you cant have more than one career in lifetime? Hugely successful as a Fashion Designer, Nicole Farhi had her own eponymous label for more than 40 years in London and started off as the creative part of French Connection, Nicole Farhi was a worldwide success and her clothes were worn by many leading personalities from Cate Blanchett to Colin Firth. Born in Nice she moved to Paris aged 18 to study Fashion, she now works as a sculptor and her work has garnered great critical acclaim, she is soon exhibiting
2023-04-06
23 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Facialist to the Stars, Nichola Joss, whose clients include Kate Moss, Alicia Keys and Meghan Markle on her inner Facial and natural skincare tips.
What do Meghan Markle, Kate Moss, Alicia Keys all have in common? They all flock to seek the benefits of the Nichola Joss Facial... Renowned around the world, Nichola has also invented her very own Inner Facial. Hear her talk all about the benefits of natural skin care and massage and what you can do yourself to keep your skin in tip top condition and also how to look after your hair. THANKS to FLOOR TOM for SOUND PRODUCTION.
2023-03-14
33 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
The dream life at Le Manoir ? How Swedish born Camilla went from London Mum to running chic South of France Hotel beloved by Joan Collins and Courtney Love.
Deep in the tree laden hills of Mougins, in the heart of the gilded Cote d'A'zur, sits an architectural gem and unique country style boutique hotel, hear the fascinating story of how Swede Camilla Richards came across the stunning Le Manoir de L'Etang and turned it around so that is now is one of the most in demand hotels in the region and counts Joan Collins and Courtney Love as guests. THANKS to FLOOR TOM for Production.
2023-02-26
25 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
From International Basketball Star from Ukraine to Refugee in Scotland... The incredible life story of Illia Niemtsu
Imagine being picked out of a market aged just 8 to be shaped to become one of the finest Basketball Players in the world? And then to have that world ripped away when your country invaded by war . Just a snippet of the fascinating tale of Ukrainian Pro Basketball Player, Illia Niemtsu who is now a Refugee in Scotland. Thanks to Flloor Tom for Sound Production.
2023-01-15
13 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
"Its the Journey, not the Destination" Hear why we need to slow down, and enjoy the Journey. Leading Author , Carl Honore chats about his brand new Book, Its the Journey Not The Destination.
Leading author and journalist and arbiter of Slow Travel and Slow Living, Carl Honore chats about his new Book, "Its the Journey Not The Destination" that showcases 40 epic slow Travel journeys, from Machu Picchu to walking the West Highland Way in Scotland . Published by Magic Cat Publishing its a superb Children's Travel Guide, Carl has also written extensively on the new Slow Living ethos, with his book Bolder, and In Praise of Slow, he is also a leading TED talker. He believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and qua...
2022-10-24
26 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Have you ever wondered how a Naturopath or Auriculotherapist might save your Life?
Thanks to my guest Naturopath and Auriculotherapist, Coralie Le Moigne, from Juan Les Pins, France, a leading expert in naturopathy talking about her techniques and the many ailments she has cured from cigarette and alcohol addiction, vaccine reactions, long covid, and depression - All from inspecting your Ear! Worth a Listen ! Thanks to Floor Tom for sound production.
2022-10-19
22 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
THIS BOOK WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE - hear Author BEN WEST on his brand new Book. "This Book could Save Your Life"
This Book Could Save your Life charts the aftermath of the suicide of Ben's younger brother Sam who took his own life. Ben West is a pioneering campaigner, who works to help people suffering from mental health issues. If your life has ever been touched by suicide - you will know the horrific sense of loss, and shock that goes through you and your family and all those around them. After reading Ben West's Book - "This Book Could Save your Life" I felt inspired and motivated. ...
2022-05-14
34 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
The real Carol Drinkwater - A superb interview with the renowned Author and Actress
Carol Drinkwater is an Actor and Author whose career has spanned decades, from having parts in the iconic A Clockwork Orange to filming with Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman in an Awfully Big Adventure, Carol has entertained us from an early age. Her seminal role was as Helen Herriot in the all time classic BBC series All Creatures Great and Small which made her a household name. More recently Carol has carved out a successful career as a best selling writer She’s also subject of the Channel 5 Series “ A Year in Provence with Ca...
2022-04-24
41 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Glittering Gstaad ..Magnet to the Stars, The Gstaad Palace has attracted stars like Elizabeth Taylor , Madonna and Michael Jackson, its charming owner and manager ANDREA SCHERZ chats to Tessa Williams
High in the hills of Gstaad where billionaires rustle their fortunes, sits a dreamlike fairy tale palace beloved by jetsetters and the glitterati. The Gstaad Palace has been entertaining the creme de la creme for over 100 years. Michael Jackson loved it so much when he visited with Elizabeth Taylor, he wanted to buy it. Roger Moore used to play cards there and The Pink Panther was filmed there. Every star has stayed from Elton John to John Travolta. Hear how every Guest is a King and every King A Guest from on...
2022-04-20
12 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Hear how former CSI Police Officer Tina Orr Munro made her thrilling experiences into a great new Thriller - Breakneck Point .
Devon based author Tina Orr Munro spent several years working as a Crime Scene Investigator in her 20s She dealt with all sorts of crimes and misdemeanours, now her first book , Breakneck Point has just been published The book harnesses some of her real life experiences in the form of CSI Ally Dymond, also a single mother. Tina has worked as a journalist and teacher. She took her now agents' Curtis Brown Creative online six-month novel writing course in 2017 before delving into the world of fiction. A great rea...
2022-04-01
16 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
How to write a Netflix Number one? Interview with top Hollywood Screen writer and Author Sarah Alderson
From working as a charity worker in London to being a Hollywood blockbusting screen writer is no mean feat, yet author Sarah Alderson makes it sounds extraordinarily straightforward. Hear her fascinating tale of how she travelled round the world, writing books from the beach, living in Bali with her family for 5 years and now based in Los Angeles, If fairytales exist, then this one is real. Her latest Book, The Weekend Away , published by Avon/ Harper Collins has been made into a Movie and is a Netflix Number One.
2022-03-22
40 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
She's the Star of TALENT - A new BBC Documentary, Sonia Scott McKay on the making of her superb new TV Show. Interview by Tessa Williams
From supermodel travelling the globe from Australia to Japan , to being a Winner on Come Dine with Me, hear how Highland born Sonia and her own Talent Agency became the star of a new Documentary programme on BBC called TALENT, all about the world of Movies, Acting and Modelling and the personalities that make it. Thank you Floor Tom for Sound production.
2022-01-26
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Interview with Author Merryn Corcoran by Tessa Williams
She's been a Model, a PR for a Champagne Co, and ran her own Fashion Boutique in London, but how did Merryn Corcoran turn her life around to become a best selling Author? Hear her fascinating tale of travel and tribulations and also how she worked with leading Actors Jack Davenport and as a film producer. Thanks to Floor Tom for sound production.
2022-01-18
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Award winning Comedian PHIL KAY chats to Tessa Williams about getting out to Gigs again after Lockdown
Funniest stand up - Phil Kay is back on Tour and talks to Tessa Williams about random journeys on the Night Bus - CCTV show reels of shopping at the Co-op , and his love for writing, music and Travel. Thanks to FLOORTOM for sound production.
2021-11-11
17 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Off Grid Life - Best ways to live an independent Grid Free Lifestyle.... Interview with Off Grid Pioneer NICK ROSEN
With just a few days left of the Copt 26 conference in Glasgow, you wonder what difference it will have made on our Climate and what of our Energy Consumption ? Hear Off Grid Pioneer Nick Rosen on ways anyone can start their Life off Grid - from solar panels, micro grids, conserving batteries and how most of life can be lived outdoors, with the right clothes and a bit of tarpaulin Thanks to FLOOR TOM for sound production.
2021-11-09
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Interview with Actor and Playwright, OSMAN BAIG creator of FAKE NEWS
Coming soon to New York in late 2021, Osman Baig's "Fake News" has been a sell-out show at the last Edinburgh Fringe, and listed as a Must-See by The Guardian and Telegraph, Fake News is the story of our time from journalist turned actor and playwright Osman. Its the story of A budding young journalist who lands a dream internship at the country’s biggest online news organisation. There, he stumbles on an earth- shattering story and – against better judgement – decides to click publish. There’s just one problem: the story is complet...
2021-10-19
18 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Interview with Author : Perfumer Sarah McCartney on her superb new Book "The Perfume Companion" out now with Quarto Books
A dab of Obsession, Giorgio, Poison, Frederic Malle, Santa Maria Novella, what's your favourite perfume? Chances are it might be featured in this fascinating new Book, The Perfume Companion , written by Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scrivens its not an A- Z but a brilliant compendium and details over 500 Scents and puts them all into clear groups. So you just might find your next favourite perfume right here. Esteemed Perfume creator Sarah McCartney chats with Tessa Williams about her journey into writing and perfume making Thanks to Floortom Productions for sound
2021-10-05
32 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Ever dipped in a Sound Bath? Used Theta Healing ? Embrace your Inner Goddess with Spiritual Life Coach Suzanne McDonald hear her chat with Tessa Williams
Are you fazed by the new normal? Having Social Anxiety getting back into the swing of things? Let wellness guru, Suzanne McDonald guide you into a calm and relaxed state Hear about her life journey from Dubai to North East Scotland and her new Goddess Retreat in the Highlands where you can do yoga, shakti dance and meditation with other women, and her tips for dealing with Anxiety as she chats with Tessa Williams. THANKS to Floor Tom for Sound Production
2021-08-24
17 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Meet the SkinCare Guru who has built a million pound empire... all on the back of Bees ! Deborah Mitchell chats to Tessa Williams
Hear how Bee Venom entrepreneur , Deborah Mitchell has drawn in incredible clients from Princess Kate to Pop Stars with her fascinating skin care range that has some of the strongest honey in the world, with her HEAVEN skin care range, hear how she dreams up all of her products in the night and how she will never give up ! Bee Inspired by this brilliant and uplifting podcast Thank you to Floor Tom for Sound production.
2021-08-17
13 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
AND SHE'S DONE IT AGAIN! HEAR more on DAISY WAUGH'S latest Book, and how to keep writing through a lockdown and keep Demonstrating for Liberty !
Check out this fascinating chat with world-renowned best selling Novelist and Journalist DAISY WAUGH Grand daughter of Literary Icon, Evelyn Waugh, author of Brideshead and Scoop, hear Daisy, in conversation with Tessa Williams Live from Italy, and hear about her latest Book "PHONE for the FISH KNIVES", published by Little Brown, and of her marches to uphold freedom in London. Daisy Waugh is always an inspiration and a joy to speak to ! Thanks to Floor tom for Sound production.
2021-08-10
16 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Tempted to go OFF GRID? Live in a Van? Hear how you can with Author. Campaigner and Documentary Film Maker NICK ROSEN with Tessa Williams
Enigmatic author, campaigner and documentary Film maker, Nick Rosen was first on the case with the OFF GRID Movement with his inspiring BOOK, "How to Live off Grid " first published in 2010. Hear about his latest campaign to save the right for living in a Van throughout the UK and his campaign to stop the new bill to infringe upon freedom of life on the Road. Also his latest Book. THANKS TO FLOOR TOM for Sound production.
2021-08-03
14 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
WHEN STARS COLLLIDE : What happened when Iconic Music Producer Mark Reeder and Lithuanian Superstar Alanas Chasnau met....
Mark Reeder, famed for his days as a seminal Manchester producer -and the Berlin wingman of Factory Records, and his associations with New Order, Joy Division and Depeche Mode , is a legend in his own right. Aside from having a sixth sense for sound, he’s the face of hit documentary B Movie : Lust and Sound in West Berlin. starring himself, sex, drugs, and rock n’ techno. It was while he was promoting his Film B Movie at the Lithuanian Film Festival in Vilnius that Mark Reeder bumped into Lithuanian Superstar Singer and former Boy B...
2021-07-06
33 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Here's The Lucky Escape - Essential Summer Reading - Tessa Williams chats with Author Laura Jane Williams
When she began her degree course in Creative Writing at University of Derby, Laura Jane Williams was told she would never get published, she proved them wrong - 6 Books later ! Here she talks about how her fantastic career and her journey into writing and journalism and how it has changed in millennial times and how she always believes "Its not about getting a YES.... Its about fencing off a reason for people to say no". Thank you to FLOORTOM...
2021-06-22
27 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
MANIC STREET PREACHERS AND DAS WASTELAND RECORDS - MEET MARTYN GOODACRE... BERLINS HIPPEST EX-PAT ....INTERVIEW WITH TESSA WILLIAMS
With a new Book out featuring his photography of THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS – AND A burgeoning Record Label of Berliners Finest EDM artists Rock Photographer extraordinare… Martyn Goodacre (OF CELEBRATED KURT COBAIN PORTRAIT) Gets back on the Show and tells us all about his latest exploits in the hippest German city of dance… and how he is bringing back a Vinyl Revolution with Das Wasteland Records. BIG Thanks to FLOORTOM for Sound production..
2021-06-08
36 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Interview with New York Times Best Selling Author : BA PARIS
Selling over 1.5 Million copies of her first book - Behind Closed Doors -was no easy feat, AND she only started writing aged 50... Now on her 5th Best Selling Novel - hear what makes Author - BA PARIS tick and how she writes and her most stirring habits Her new Book, The Therapist is published now by Harper Collins. Interview with Tessa Williams Thanks to FLOORTOM for Sound Production.
2021-04-28
16 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Its the BOOK you have to Read this Pandemic.... HOW to survive Everything - BY Ewan Morrison
He's been a painter , film maker and now award winning Novelist , Ewan Morrison delivers a fantastic story as ever in his latest Book - "How to Survive Everything " As Irvine Welsh says Ewan is "One of the Most provocative, intelligent and original novelists working in Britain today" Hear him chat about being in the Flow, surviving a pandemic, Peak oil, how he actually writes a Novel from start to finish in this fascinating interview with Tessa Williams. Thanks to Floor Tom for Sound Production.
2021-03-19
51 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
AN Artist in LA - John David O'Brien on how Covid is affecting the Artworld in Los Angeles
Artist / Writer and Curator John David O'Brien chats to Tessa Williams about how his regular life has been impacted in the past few months by a covid stricken art world and what the future is shaping up to be for Artists everywhere adapting to a new normal. Thanks to Floor Tom for Sound Production
2021-03-16
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Uncaged, Perfumers in Lockdown, Ben Krigler of Century old KRIGLER perfume house.
With a history going back over 100 years, the Krigler perfume house represents a charm and unique style loved by European royalty, iconic film stars like Audrey Hepburn and writers F Scott Fitzgerald, Many of the Krigler perfume stores are housed in hotels from The Adlon in Berlin, The Plaza New York to the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Ben Krigler, 5th Generation of the fascinating perfumer family chats to Tessa Williams, about Life in New York in Lockdown and some of his favourite Scents, Passions and Creations. Thank...
2021-03-02
18 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
UNCAGED : Oceanic Icon, Jacques Cousteau's grandson, Fabien Cousteau takes Under Water Living to a new Level.
What inspired a man to create a space station under the SEA? Proteus, is the brain child of Aquanaut , Fabien Cousteau, a massive underwater exploration centre off the coast of Aruba, in the Caribbean that is planned to be complete some time in the next 3 years, Fabien chats to Tessa Williams about Life in Lockdown in New York, keeping swimming and swimming with white sharks, and his plans for underwater domination. Thanks to Floor Tom for sound production.
2021-02-17
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Calming perfumes in a Pandemic - A chat with Perfume Social Media Queen, Miya , of Fab Trends by Miya
Covid 19 has changed so much about our Lives , even the way we use and experience Perfumes Miya Porubcan a Beauty Blogger, Instagram Influencer, Perfume Poet and Youtuber, who has amassed a collection of over 1000 Perfumes over the years talks about how the pandemic has changed her use of perfumes, some of her favourite fragrances, and her background as a Perfume Influencer and how she has become one of todays most influential fragrance reviewers in fast moving social media scene. Thank you to Floor T...
2021-01-21
33 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Rock Chick Extraordinaire, Meg Mathews, talks of her new Book,"The New Hot: Taking on the Menopause with Attitude and Style" with Tessa Williams
Former Rock Chick and Britpop Icon Meg Mathews was once married to Noel Gallagher of Oasis. Her latest Incarnation sees her topping the charts as best selling Author and Wellness Guru, Tessa Williams chats to Meg about her brilliant new Book, “The New Hot, Taking on the Menopause with Attitude and Style “, published by Penguin that has been a knockout success in the UK and soon to launch in USA, also on her work with Megs Menopause. Listen in for great tips on how to deal with the Menopa...
2020-12-17
39 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Richard E Grant - Award winning Actor and Fragrance Creator, chats to Tessa Williams
Nominated for an Oscar for his incredible performance in Can you ever Forgive me , Richard E Grant is one of Britain's most beloved Actors, who does not love WithNail and I ? Not many people know he is also the most superbly talented Perfumer, Tessa Williams chats to Richard E Grant in the Lanesborough Hotel in London about his life and work. Thanks to @ Floor tom for sound production.
2020-09-29
19 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Author Daisy Waugh chats about her latest Book - In The Crypt with a Candlestick - with Tessa Williams
Daisy Waugh has lived in LA, Kenya, Rome, Juan Les Pins and London and has worked as a travel writer, a columnist for The Independent on Sunday, the Sunday Times, the Sunday Express, The Indy, and the Times. Having written about 20 Books she then turned to Tarot and as E.V. Harte, she wrote a couple of light-hearted mysteries about a Tarot-reading sleuth named Dolly. As Daisy Waugh, This year she wrote In the Crypt with the Candlestick, a comic murder-mystery about modern aristocrats living in a house they can’t afford. The sequel...
2020-09-23
13 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Tabitha Somerset Webb , Best Selling Author and Fashion Designer, talks to Tessa Williams
Once one of Princess Kate's most favoured Fashion designers, Tabitha Somerset Webb is no stranger to the red carpet world of Fashion Front Rows and Glamorous frocks, She even had a handbag and Dress Design Business with Danni Minogue, that then went bankrupt, She now runs a very successful Fashion print company, pens a column for Hello! Magazine And has recently just published her hugely popular first Novel – No Regrets – by Harper Collins. Tessa Williams chats to Tabitha about life In the Fashion Fast Lane, Her craf...
2020-09-22
21 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
JOHN TAYLOR - Musician and Songwriter chats to Tessa Williams
His ground breaking music has been featured in film and TV series around the world from Californication to Amazon prime shows and more Tessa Williams chats with leading Scottish Singer Songwriter John Taylor on his life and travels in Nashville, LA and Palm Springs. THANK YOU to Floor Tom for Sound Production.
2020-09-08
25 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Leading Producer and Musician MARK REEDER chats to Tessa Williams
Seminal Musician and Producer Mark Reeder from Manchester– has had a huge influence in his now native Berlin, bringing Joy Division there and more Here he chats with Tessa Williams about his most recent collaboration with the iconic Lithuanian Singer Alanas Chošnau and their new Album, “Children of Nature” and how it has brought a whole new dimension to his incredible musical portfolio. A fascinating chat with the Musician about life and times in Berlin post pandemic. THANKS to FLOORTOM for sound production.
2020-09-01
31 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
JAMES BROWN, AUTHOR and EDITOR of LOADED MAGAZINE , talks to TESSA WILLIAMS
In its heyday LOADED magazine sold close to half a million copies per month – It encapsulated the Lads Lifestyle of the 90s in the times of Oasis, Blur, and more - it was the paragon for many of the “Mens Style Magazines” like FHM, Nuts, Zoo etc now as Magazines close by the day and the world of Print has become an endangered species Editor and Author JAMES BROWN speaks to Tessa Williams on how he sees the future of Print and Journalism. and on his fascinating career in Mu...
2020-08-03
27 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
How to breed a Champion, Harry Sleigh talks about his passion for Shetland Ponies and how to win consistently.
To some they are adorable pets and often companions to larger horses, to others they represent one of the most iconic breeds of Scotland, The award winning champion breeder, Harry Sleigh of Wells Shetland Pony Stud, has coveted numerous championship titles, at The Royal Highland Show and many other wins around the world, and some of his ponies have sold for over £10,000 to as far as Australia and beyond. Here he talks to Tessa Williams on what it takes to breed a champion. THANKS to FLOORTOM STUDIO for post production
2020-07-25
28 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
How Travel and Hospitality is adapting in the time of Corona, an Interview with Award Winning Hotelier, Nassar Khalil of Dunalastair Hotel Suites.
To staycation or to vacation? In these tough pandemic times as the laws surrounding quarantine and foreign travel seem to change almost daily its good to know where to go to have a luxury break in the UK. Leading Hotelier, Nassar Khalil who began his training at The Connaught Hotel in London and has worked at many other iconic hotels around the world including the 7 Star Burj Al Arab, talks to Tessa Williams about his new luxury Hotel in The Scottish Highlands, Dunalastair Hotel Suites and how Travel and Hospitality is fast adap...
2020-07-25
25 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
How to Write a Best Seller! - Author Adele Parks, talks to Tessa Williams about her latest Book "JUST MY LUCK"
She's sold nearly 4 Million of her latest Book "Just My Luck" - which is the 20th Best Selling Book she has written - in 20 Years! How the Dickens does she do it? No Cleaner, No Gardener -Rather a lot of writing.... Hear the fascinating story of how Adele Parks met a friend at a Party who worked for The National Lottery which inspired her to write this incredible Novel all about a lottery winning Syndicate that goes rather awry . Hear about how she plans her books, her tips for Writers starting out a...
2020-07-08
48 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
ONLINE DATING In the Time of CORONA with Author, Ben Arogundade and his new Book.
Leading Journalist, Author, and Publisher Ben Arogundade talks to Tessa Williams about Online Dating in the Times of Corona He speaks of his experiences From his latest Book, My Terrifying, Shocking, Humiliating, Amazing Adventures in Online Dating. In this fascinating chat he also talks of how the internet has changed everything from the way we date, the way books are now consumed and produced and he also talks on his new Book about Black Lives Matter. Thanks to FloorTom for Sound Production
2020-07-07
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
LORENZO VILLORESI - FLORENCE'S UNIQUE PERFUMERY MUSEUM FOUNDER - TALKS TO TESSA WILLIAMS
Lorenzo Villoresi’s perfumes have been known around the world for more than 30 years. He has created exquisite Scents from his palazzo in the heart of Florence - with collectors including Brad Pitt, Sting , Billy Joel and Penelope Cruz In 2019, he founded the first Perfume Museum there with over 1000 different scents – In the last 3 months due to Corona Virus the museum has been closed like much of Florence – Now in June 2020 the Museum will reopen once more Tessa Williams talks to him about the impact of the Covid 19 on the Perfume world an...
2020-06-22
22 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Travelling the world with exclusive Travel Guru - TANYA ROSE -
She' s the Travel Guru celebrities and royalty turn to when they need exclusive travel advice, the author of leading tome on luxury hotels “Travel Secrets” , The Voice of Luxury Travel, Tanya Rose has run her own private travel Company representing some of the most star studded hotels around the world with her partner Sarah Mason for more than 25 years. Here she chats to Tessa Williams about life in the A list fast lane… Lockdown tips for life without travel in London, her encounters with Colin Firth, and her very own Travel tips and favourite Hotels.
2020-05-27
21 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
MARTYN GOODACRE - Iconic Music Photographer and his new Book by Coldlips
How one photograph exemplified a generation -When Martyn Goodacre photographed Kurt Cobain in 1991 at a B and B in Shepherds Bush for NME he had no idea this photo would propel him to an infinite iconic status, and become such a legendary imprint of disaffected youth. Nor even that Nirvana would be be so epoch changing. Martyn chats candidly about his career as a Music Photographer travelling the world, going from squats to private jets, and living in Thailand and Berlin. Also photographing other leading rock stars from Iggy Pop, Stone Roses, The Bea...
2020-05-21
47 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Instagram Influencer Extraordinaire and Vogue Favourite, PAULA SUTTON - of HILL HOUSE VINTAGE - Talks to Tessa Williams
The doyenne of English Countryside Chic, Paula Sutton’s Hillhouse Vintage Instagram posts have garnered her a world wide following – of those yearning for the kind of lifestyle we all specially dream of in these worryingly uneasy pandemic times. Her beautiful posts of her idyllic lifestyle, with her adorable labrador, Coco by her side, presents the escapism we all long for. Paula talks about her life as an Influencer in a world of change.
2020-05-19
14 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
Author Peter May talks to Tessa Williams
Imagine if you had Predicted Quarantine in London , more than 15 years ago?Thats exactly what best selling crime writer Peter May did....Fifteen years later, the book presciently describes the exact scenes we are living in now, Tessa Williams chats to Peter May at his home in France, and hears the fascinating story behind Lockdown and more of his best selling books, and how he reckons this pandemic may pan outThanks to FLOORTOM for post production.
2020-05-12
34 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
ANITA KAUSHAL, founder of MAULI RITUALS talks with TESSA WILLIAMS
Founder of one half of the amazing husband and wife duo who have created the award winningAyurvedic health and beauty company, MAULI RITUALS,The inspirational ANITA KAUSHAL chats about her morning rituals, tips for getting through quarantine and how we can learn and take stock at this trying time. THANKS to FLOORTOM for Post Production.
2020-05-10
16 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
MARK PALMER, Author and Daily Mail Travel Editor, talks to TESSA WILLIAMS on TRAVEL in CORONA TIMES
Travel Editor for more than 10 years on The Daily Mail, also Author of two best selling Books, Mark Palmer has been at the forefront of the Corona pandemic in London and seen how it has been affecting the Travel industry from day to day.Here he talks about how he sees the significant changes that could happen within the world of travel and how we may have to adapt our own travel plans and agendas. THANKS TO FLOORTOM for post Production.
2020-05-06
14 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
GIANLUCA FOA, CCO of SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, Florence, on Perfume in times of a Pandemic
One of the oldest Perfume Houses in the world, Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, has been established since 1612.This iconic perfume company's main Florence store has been closed for the first time in 400 yearsGianluca Foa, talks about how the pandemic has affected the company, how they are continuing and now producing hand sanitiser gel freely for the front line workers of Italy. Thanks @FLOORTOM
2020-04-30
20 min
THE TESSA WILLIAMS Podcast
LUCY AKHURST Interview , Actor and Founder of Perfume House, La Maison Hedonique
Actress and Perfumer, Lucy Akhurst, lives in the grounds of the iconic Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle. She has created a beautiful range of Perfumes, La Maison Hedonique.Tessa Williams talks to her about her inspirations and creations.
2020-04-29
16 min